Shipping and Receiving Specialist (TEMP) at Coherent in East Granby, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Coherent is a world leader of lasers and laser-based technology for materials processing, microelectronics, scientific, life sciences and medical customers. The light we deliver touches almost every aspect of human life-vision correction to cell analysis, precision welding to 3-D metal printing, gravity wave detection to brain research. Put your talents to work at Coherent where you can create and innovate enabling technologies that will push the frontiers of science and technology.

We are seeking a Shipping and Recieving Specialist (TEMP) in our East Granby, Connecticut, facility to handle Fiber Processing, and shipping of fiber and laser products. Shipping duties include but not limited to:

• Processing orders for shipment


• Creation of documents for shipment, including packing lists and waybills as well as regulatory documents such as Certificates of Origins and Customs Declarations


• Interfacing with corporate credit and legal departments to clear order holds


• Scheduling of shipment pickups


• Use of master shipping software (FedEx, UPS, DHL)

Education and Work Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with commercial shipping systems


• Experience with ERP (Oracle preferred)


• Ability to move up to 50 lbs.


• Microsoft Office skills


• Strong communication skills across various levels of the organization

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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