Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

Shipping And Receiving Coordinator IAs a Shipping And Receiving Coordinator I at Liberty Packaging, you will support successful shipping and receiving operations by planning shipments based on product availability and customer requests, tracking orders to ensure timely deliveries, and preparing shipping documents. This role drives value by execution in the areas of safety, technology, process improvement, and freight management.This full-time position reports to the Shipping And Receiving Supervisor and is located at our Rock Island, IL manufacturing facility.Duties And ResponsibilitiesIn partnership with the shipping and receiving supervisor, develop load plans based on customer needs, freight availability, and trailer utilization for local and out-of-state transportationReview customer release dates and align with Production Planner/Scheduler and Customer Service team to coordinate deliveries of finished goods.Provide guidance, structure, and prioritization to shipping and receiving team to load trailers efficiently in support of delivery planPrepares, reviews, and retains documentation of shipments, load sheets, bill of lading, and other documentsDiagnoses and notifies production and customer service teams of any discrepancies of materials versus internal recordsCoordinate the schedule of shipping and delivery of materials through carrierFacilitates both inbound and outbound calls to external customers to schedule delivery appointmentsPartners with other departments to reschedule missed appointmentsCommunicates with the customer service team to identify any priority loadsPerforms daily, weekly, monthly cycle counts, produces, and provides inventory reports to shipping and receiving leadership team, and participates in physical inventory processOther duties, as assignedRequired Education, Experience And SkillsHigh school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution1 + years of experience in production shipping/receiving as a forklift operator, coordinator, or inventory specialist or comparablePrevious experience using Microsoft Office Suite to write business correspondence, create spreadsheets and reporting with simple formulasWilling and able to work other shifts, including weekends and overtime as neededAbility to work independently and as a team playerPreferred Education, Experience And SkillsManufacturing industry experience preferredCompensation & BenefitsThe starting pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 per hour. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasksManual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motionsAbility to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of timeSpecific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focusHearing and speakingOther conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.