Shipping & Receiving Coordinator 2nd Shift

Shipping & Receiving Coordinator 2nd Shift

Detroit, MI

Type: Full-Time | On-Site

For over 24 years, Dakkota Integrated Systems has delivered excellence through precision-engineered, build-to-order vehicle components from cockpits to fascia assemblies. Our award-winning team combines advanced lean manufacturing, strong product development, and a highly efficient supply chain to meet customer demands with reliability and innovation.

If you're looking for a company that empowers you to grow while driving excellence, collaboration, and innovation to create real impact, we'd love to meet you.

The role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to support material flow and logistics operations at our Detroit Kettering facility on our 2nd shift. This role is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining accurate inventory and documentation, and ensuring materials move efficiently through the facility to support production and customer delivery requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and computer skills, experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment, and the ability to manage multiple logistics activities in a fast-paced automotive production setting.

This position is based on-site at our Detroit Kettering facility and reports to the Warehouse Manager as part of the Materials Management team.

What you'll do

• Coordinate inbound material receipts including processing supplier Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs), verifying shipment documentation, and ensuring materials are received within required timeframes.
• Review supplier shipping documentation against received materials and report discrepancies or damaged freight to the appropriate Materials Planner.
• Prepare outbound shipping documentation including bills of lading and packing slips to ensure accurate and timely customer shipments.
• Coordinate daily customer shipments and provide carriers with the appropriate documentation, including packaging and dunnage information.
• Enter packing slip and shipment data into company systems and maintain accurate records for receiving, shipping, and inventory tracking.
• Prepare and process parcel shipments (FedEx, UPS) and manage miscellaneous reports required for materials and logistics operations.
• Support plant inventory activities, monitor material levels, and assist with resolving material flow or logistics issues affecting production.

Who you are

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, materials coordination, or logistics in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word and experience with inventory or ERP systems.
• Experience working with shipping documentation such as bills of lading, packing slips, and ASNs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage detailed documentation.
• Forklift (Hi-Lo) certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Health, Safety, Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment with frequent walking, standing, and interaction with shipping and receiving operations.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials as needed to support logistics activities.
• Must comply with all company safety policies and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Minimal travel required.

Life at Dakkota

Our success is rooted in meaningful relationships and a culture that feels like family. We champion compassion, respect, and work-life balance, while supporting each team member's personal and professional growth. Through ongoing development, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, we empower our people to thrive both at work and in life.

Our benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

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Qualifications

Hi-Lo License

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