Shipping Coordinator
About Barron Industries
Founded in 1983, Barron Industries is a leading investment casting and precision machining company serving the aerospace and defense industries. We manufacture mission-critical metal components for highly regulated applications, with a strong commitment to quality systems, safety, and continuous improvement. Our new Aerospace and Defense Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (ADAMTeC) is opening soon creating new 50 jobs.
Why Work at Barron Industries?
We invest in people the same way we invest in advanced manufacturing technology. View employee testimonials HERE.
Top-Tier Benefits
1. 100% health insurance premium paid coverage for employees, their spouses and children
- Additional medical GAP Insurance that assists with deductibles
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- HSA & FSA Options
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Career Growth
- Hands-on experience in aerospace & defense manufacturing
- Training and support for AS9100 and industry certifications
- Advancement opportunities in a high-tech manufacturing environment
Position Summary
Barron Industries is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Shipping Coordinator to support our customer shipping operations. This position is responsible for packaging and shipping finished products to customers, maintaining shipping supplies, preparing shipping documentation, and ensuring all required certifications and quality documents accompany customer shipments.
This is a hands-on position that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, basic computer proficiency, and effective communication with customers, carriers, and internal departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate outbound customer deliveries, including scheduling carrier pickups and shipments.
- Package finished products in accordance with customer requirements, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Verify correct packaging materials, containers, and labeling requirements for each shipment.
- Perform part marking using the method specified on the process sheet.
- Prepare shipping documentation, including packing lists, bills of lading (BOLs), Plex tags, certifications, and customs documentation when required.
- Verify that all required quality documentation and certifications are complete and included with shipments according to customer and process requirements.
- Maintain shipping supply inventory and coordinate replenishment with the Purchasing Department as needed.
- Communicate effectively with customers, freight carriers, and internal departments regarding shipment status and delivery requirements.
- Collaborate with Scheduling, Customer Service, Quality, Purchasing, and Production personnel to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
- Maintain accurate shipping records and documentation.
- Follow all company safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous shipping, logistics, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, process sheets, and shipping procedures.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to operate forklift
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move materials and packages in accordance with company safety guidelines.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Schedule and Compensation
- Full-Time
- Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- On-the-Job Training Provided
Will You Join Our Team?
If this role looks like a good match for your background and career goals, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about you and discussing how you can contribute to the Barron Industries team.