Shipping Coordinator - 1st Shift

Shipping Coordinator

Work Schedule: M - F 6:00 to 4:30, availability on Sat from 5 to 8 hours depending on volume. Start Date: As soon as possible once fully cleared. Length of assignment: 6 months with potential for extension and/or conversion.

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Shipping Coordinator to support our aerospace fittings manufacturing operation. This is a high-level, fast-paced role responsible for coordinating shipping activities, managing documentation workflows, and ensuring accurate and compliant delivery of products. This position requires strong computer skills, the ability to manage a high volume of transactions, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The Shipping Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining workflow continuity, investigating shipment issues, and supporting both domestic and international shipping processes.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments to meet customer delivery schedules and internal production timelines
• Schedule carrier pickups, shipping appointments, and transportation logistics
• Manage and prioritize shipment workflow, including handoffs between shifts or team members
• Prepare and review shipping documentation, including: Bills of lading (BOL) Packing slips and certifications Export and customs documentation
• Ensure accuracy of shipment details such as part numbers, quantities, and labeling requirements
• Support international shipping and export processes, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
• Perform investigative work to resolve shipment discrepancies, delays, or documentation issues
• Accurately process and track shipments using internal systems and tools
• Utilize Excel for tracking, filtering, and organizing shipment data and workflow queues
• Coordinate intercompany transfers and internal material movements
• Communicate shipment status, priorities, and risks to cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Customer Service, Materials)
• Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready shipping records
• Support continuous workflow in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Follow all company policies, safety regulations, and aerospace industry standards

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Fast-paced, high-volume shipping and documentation environment
• Primarily computer-based with regular coordination on the production floor
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Combination of desk and floor activity as needed to support operations

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 35+ years of shipping, logistics, or distribution experience in a manufacturing or high-volume environment
• Strong experience with shipping documentation, scheduling, and coordination
• Working knowledge of export shipping and customs documentation
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (sorting, filtering, tracking data)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of paperwork and transactions efficiently
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate across multiple departments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, distribution centers, or large-scale logistics operations strongly preferred
• Background in high-volume, fast-paced environments (e.g., aerospace, DCs, big-box retail distribution)
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ITAR, EAR, or similar export regulations
• Experience handling intercompany transfers and international shipments

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3+ years of relevant logistics, shipping coordination, or manufacturing experience required

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.