Packaging & Distribution Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the detail-obsessed pro who gets orders out the door flawlessly?

If you thrive on turning pick lists into perfectly packed, on-time shipments—and you never compromise on safety—this role is for you.

What success looks like

• Every inbound delivery is received, inspected, organized, and stored without delay.
• Orders are picked accurately, packaged securely, and labeled with complete, correct documentation.
• Carriers are scheduled efficiently; trucks are loaded and unloaded safely.
• Records are current, counts are right, and the shipping floor stays clean and orderly.
• Issues—damage, shortages, discrepancies—are spotted early and reported immediately.

Your core responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, sort, and store incoming goods.
• Pick and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Protect products with proper packaging; verify accuracy of contents.
• Create labels, label boxes, and complete all shipping paperwork correctly.
• Schedule shipping and coordinate timely pickups with carriers.
• Load/unload shipments with an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Operate carts, pallet jacks, and related handling equipment as needed.
• Operate forklifts/industrial trucks; current certification required.
• Verify quantities, product information, and shipping details before dispatch.
• Maintain accurate shipping logs and support inventory recordkeeping.
• Keep shipping and warehouse areas clean and organized.
• Follow company safety procedures and shipping requirements.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and management to align shipping priorities.
• Report any damaged items, shortages, or shipping discrepancies.
• Carry out other warehouse and shipping duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Background in warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material handling preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move packages; stand, walk, and bend through the workday.
• Sharp attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communicator; comfortable working independently and with a team.
• Basic computer skills preferred (data entry, label creation).
• Safety-minded with a habit of maintaining a clean work area.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in shipping/receiving and excellent communication skills.
• Forklift/industrial truck certification.