Shipping Coordinator

Shipping Coordinator

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for efficiently loading and unloading trucks using various equipment such as fork trucks, forklifts, manual lifts, dollies, and skids. The role involves verifying shipment information against bills of lading, making wood crates for screw/shafting shipments, processing requisitions, jobs, and transactions in the computer system, and communicating essential information to the supervisor. Adherence to health and safety regulations, including 5S responsibilities, is crucial. The position requires preparing work orders, processing shipments, confirming work orders in the ERP system to maintain accurate inventory, and keeping the shipping area organized.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using equipment like fork trucks and forklifts.
• Verify information such as counts, weights, or measurements against bills of lading.
• Create wood crates for shipments, requiring familiarity with cutting saws and nail guns.
• Process requisitions and transactions in the computer system.
• Communicate necessary information to the supervisor.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, including 5S responsibilities.
• Prepare and confirm work orders in the ERP system.
• Maintain and organize the shipping area.
• Schedule large shipments and plan logistics for customer demand.
• Close out work orders as required.
• Contact customers for shipment-related information.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics companies for shipments.
• Use shipping carrier software to generate shipment documentation.
• Create packing lists, shipping labels, bar code labels, and bills of lading.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of experience as an inventory control specialist or similar position.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Mathematical skills for calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management and warehouse inventory.
• Customer service skills.
• Familiarity with SAP and data entry.
• Experience in shipping and receiving.

Why Work Here?

This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can enhance your logistics and coordination skills. The company values health and safety, ensuring a secure workplace. There is a strong emphasis on maintaining an organized and efficient work area, promoting a positive and productive work culture.

Work Environment

The work environment has a moderate noise level, and employees are expected to follow all safety procedures diligently. The role involves working in or around a manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2026.