International Shipping Clerk

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

The Tennant Company Distribution Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a International Shipping Clerk. In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team to ensure the successful completion of orders. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

GENERAL RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Pick/Pack/Load all types of orders including LTL, LTL special handling and International.

• Print BOLs, Customs Invoices, Transfer Orders and labels for air and ocean shipments
• Print LTL special handling paperwork
• Communicate with LTL carriers to arrange freight
• Process LTL special handling orders through customer websites
• Maintain operating supplies
• File and organize all Intl/LTL department documents
• Operate an order picker, reach truck and/ordock stocker

As time permits, assist the lead and the supervisor with these tasks:

• Post shipments & deliveries
• Collect equipment checklist
• Trouble shoot pick/pack issues
• Create, print and post shipments
• Print LTL transfer orders, and reprint when necessary
• Calculate and post productivity data
• Create end of day reports
• Communicate with Louisville customer service
• Audit compliance to processes

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• 1 year minimum experience as an international Shipping clerk.
• 1-2 years experience with Outlook & Microsoft.
• 1-2 years experience with SAP.
• High School Diploma OR GED required. Associate Degree preferred.
• 6 months distribution or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing initiatives preferred.

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

In addition to the General Responsibilities, the following are requisite interpersonal and behavior skills of the position as well as:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills with staff and peers.
• Pro-active approach to problem resolution.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, military service, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, gender identity or expression, parental status, political or any other non-merit based factors protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.