Shipping Coordinator

The position of Shipping Coordinator is responsible for directing all activities related to daily shipping including; data entry, preparation of documentation, maintains records, coordinates logistics for product shipment, and assisting customer service in related actives, as needed. 

Key Responsibilities

Shipping, Documentation & Logistics

• Print Bills of Lading and labels.

• Route orders and assign pro numbers to bills and labels.

• Separate and date Bills of Lading for drivers.

• Maintain shipping department copies of Bills of Lading for shipped orders.

• Complete Commercial Invoices for export shipments.

• Process PCMiler load sheets for flatbed loads.

• Audit loadouts as required.

• Call carriers to arrange pickups.

Order Processing & Inventory

• Receive P.O.s and process them in the system.

• Complete the invoice process.

• Run “Available to Ship” reports throughout the day to identify completed orders.

• Pick completed orders and provide them to loaders.

Support, Coordination & Administration

• Assist shipping department employees with locating hardware boxes.

• Assist shipping department employees with order-related questions.

• Assist Customer Service with order status inquiries.

• File documents and complete monthly reports for the Plant Manager.

General Expectations

• Work effectively in a team-based environment to accomplish company goals and resolve problems.

• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks throughout the day.

• Follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.

• Be detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Possess strong computer skills.

• Demonstrate analytical problem-solving abilities.

• Be capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of 3–6 months of shipping, inventory, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.

• Capable of handling problems involving multiple variables in different situations.

• Ability to read and interpret documents accurately.

Physical Demands

• Ability to apply common sense understanding when carrying out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to create, read, and accurately interpret documents.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage situations involving multiple variables in various contexts.

Work Environment

• Combination of office, manufacturing

• Required to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) such as: 

o Eye protection

o Hearing protection

o Closed-toed shoes

• PPE must be worn at all times in designated manufacturing areas.