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As an Outbound Freight Coordinator for Bell Lumber and Pole, you will play a pivotal role in the effectiveness of our business inside and outside of Bell.\nThis position is located onsite in New Brighton, MN.\nHours: M - F, 6AM - 2PM\nCompensation: $58,000.00 - $70,000.00\nAs an Outbound Freight Coordinator, you will:\nCreate physical or online Bill of Ladings (BOL) for all shipments leaving the local yard by truck or rail, including Poles, TSO, and other shipments.\nPrepare all necessary paperwork for drivers for each load, which includes special instructions, maps, phone numbers, and staking sheets.\nContact customers 24-48 hours before shipments leave the yard or as per customer-requested lead times\nEnsure the accuracy of all shipping information, obtain driver signatures, document the load ticket number in the system, and update the date on the BOL.\nForward a copy of the BOL to customers who require it when shipments leave the yard.\nCollaborate with managers to schedule outbound loads and shipping dates.\nProvide instructions to mobile drivers and yard counters regarding loads to set out for delivery.\nAct as the main point of contact for all trucking calls, routing calls from dispatchers through your desk.\nCollaborate with managers on the delivery of back orders and maximize truck capacity on those loads.\nUpdate various customer websites with information on shipped orders.\nKeep customers informed weekly about open orders and obtain information on processed orders from the yard manager.\nEnsure that products are in stock and ready for customer pickup.\nReceive all paperwork from drivers on shipments and process all receiving reports following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Update SOPs when shipments are delayed, or changes are required. \nRelease empty rail cars to MNNR when needed. Handle the empty rail billing process for leased rail cars.\nWork with receiving yard employees to ensure that all receiving reports are completed for inbound railcars. \nVerify that there is a proper yard receiving report that matches the incoming BOL and original notification and forward this information to the Inventory department.\nCommunicate reasons and tentative new shipping dates to sales teams when shipments are late.\nGenerate and send weekly reports, including treated inventory data.\nPrepare and distribute load slips for outbound shipments to customers.\nPrint work orders for shipping processes.\nOptimize truck loading to maximize freight efficiency.\nUpdate the Shipping and Receiving System (SPS) with the second acknowledgment and Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN) when shipments are ready to ship.\nFor sites that handle shipments to Canada & Mexico:Handle all export paperwork and border crossing documents company-wide, working with vendors and freight forwarders to combine loads for shipment to the port, and obtaining required documents such as treating certificates and phytosanitary certificates for export.\nMaintain a thorough understanding of export requirements for each load as it pertains to the out-of-country shipping process.\nProcess outbound loads to Canada and Mexico and send the necessary paperwork to Customs, resolving any issues with customs brokers.\n\nProvide phone backup support when necessary.\nAttend daily shipping meetings as required.\nPerform any other responsibilities assigned by management.\nJOB QUALIFICATIONS: \nEducation: Minimum Requirement High School Diploma or equivalent. Community college or technical diploma an asset.\nExperience: Minimum Requirement is 5 years proven logistics/dispatch experience. Minimum Requirement is 3 years proven in Export processes. Knowledge of lumber shipping and/or forestry product shipping.\n__\nDiscover how Bell’s mission and values are the core of our purpose - Learn more about our story.\nBenefits\nIn addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)\n401(k) with company match\nShort and long-term disability insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid holidays and generous paid time off\nProfessional development opportunities\nEmployee assistance and employee/community hardship programs\nBell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.\nBell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.\nThis applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.\nBell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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