Shipping Specialist

Willmar, MN
Full Time
Mid Level
Who is Nova-Tech Engineering?
Headquartered in Willmar, MN, Nova-Tech Engineering is a growing, dynamic company founded in 1992 that began as one person’s passion to benefit the agricultural industry.  Through innovative process automation technology, the company engineers and manufactures products that serve over 500 commercial poultry hatcheries in over 65 countries worldwide. 

Nova-Tech houses every aspect of its business on the MinnWest Technology Campus, including a manufacturing facility located just steps away from our engineering and drafting teams.  Walking from building to building, you can observe our whole process, from concept to final product.

What we’re looking for:
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills in written and verbal English.
  • Strong customer service and vendor relationship building skills.
  • Reading and logistical skills must be strong.
  • Ability to solve practical problems independently; Identify opportunities, make recommendations, and implement effective solutions and courses of action.
  • Result orientated and take pride in producing quality service.
  • Demonstrate PC skills (ex: Outlook, Word, Excel, ERP System).

What you’ll do:
The Shipping Specialist plays a vital role in connecting NTE products to customers around the globe. Focused on logistics and attention to detail, this position will process and ship both large freight (palletized) and small packaging shipments to international and domestic customers.  


Other key areas include:
  • Complete parts order processing and order fulfillment domestically and internationally.
  • Assemble and prepare packages for shipment.
  • Prepare documents such as work orders, bills of lading, customs documentation, or shipping orders to route materials.
  • When shipping large freight, determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for international and domestic materials to be shipped; This includes researching alternative shipping vendors to increase shipping efficiency and reduce cost.
  • Process and authorize returns for small parcels and large freight.
  • Work with third party shipping vendors such as: UPS, DHL, LTL, LCL. 
  • Compile and maintain records of quantity and type of material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies shipped; Enter customer and shipping data into software applications; and Complete general record keeping.
  • Notify Inventory of discovered inaccuracies and assist with inventory control activities.
  • Communicate with and serve the needs of internal and external customers.
  • Follow all NTE policies, procedures, safety rules, and applicable laws.

Our location:
In 2005, Nova-Tech partnered with Life-Science Innovations to buy a 37-building, 110-acre historic hospital facility in Willmar from the State of Minnesota.  Since that time, we have developed the resulting MinnWest Technology Campus into the largest privately owned technology park in the country.

Willmar, MN is a bustling community located less than two hours from Minneapolis and one hour from St. Cloud known for its lakes and vibrant entertainment.

Things to check out: Willmar Stingers, Willmar WarHawks, Little Crow Ski Team, Green Lake and boat cruises, Glacial Lakes State Trail, Dorothy A. Olson Aquatic Center, The Barn Theatre, Sibley State Park, Robbins Island, Destination Playground, YMCA, Ridgewater College, area golf courses and simulators, local breweries, restaurants, and shopping.

Why join our team?
Nova-Tech Engineering offers a flexible, collaborative, and productive work environment focusing on culture and strengths.  We’ve worked hard to create our unique culture and seek team members who match our core values so we can continue to create revolutionary solutions that advance our customers’ ability to feed the world.

The MinnWest Technology Campus offers a wide array of on-site amenities including a cafeteria, pool, fitness center, gymnasium, meeting spaces, daycare center, and more!
We offer competitive wages with generous paid time off and benefits starting day one!
Learn more at www.nteglobal.com.        

To Apply or Further Inquire Contact:
Rachel Weiss | Talent Acquisition
[email protected]
(320) 222-9790

 
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