Shipping Coordinator

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Shipping Coordinator to coordinate outbound shipments from our manufacturing facility. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that all products are packaged, documented, and shipped accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in shipping/receiving, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following: (Other duties may be assigned) ** - Coordinate all outbound shipments, including scheduling pickups, preparing bills of lading, and ensuring compliance with customer and carrier requirements. - Ensure all orders are properly packed, labeled, and staged for shipment. - Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to verify that all items are ready and meet quality standards before shipping. - Collaborate with internal departments including but not limited to accounting, project management, technical support, and field installation/service. - Communicate with freight carriers (LTL, FTL, parcel) to arrange and track shipments. - Maintain accurate shipping records and update inventory management systems accordingly. - Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy, damage, and completeness. - Work with customer service and logistics teams to resolve shipment issues or delays. - Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and company policies. - Operate forklifts or pallet jacks to organize shipments and load trucks as needed. **Qualifications and Requirements: ** - Strong understanding of shipping procedures, freight classifications, and documentation. - Familiarity with LTL, FTL, and parcel shipping (UPS, FedEx, etc.). - Experience using shipping software and ERP systems. - Basic computer knowledge, including printing documents. - Strong basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). - Ability to convert decimals to fractions and read a tape measure to 1/16". - Basic reading and writing proficiency. - Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely. - Strong communication and problem-solving skills including prioritizing duties. - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. **Education and Experience: ** - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Previous experience in shipping/receiving within a manufacturing environment preferred. **Physical Activities: ** - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. - Moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight & confined spaces. - Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. - Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. - Adjusting or moving objects in all directions. - Communicating with others to exchange information. - Repeating motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers. - Operating machinery and/or power tools. - Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. - Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. Work Environment: This role primarily operates within a manufacturing facility, with exposure to production floor activities and office environments.