Shipping Coordinator

Shipping Coordinator

The Shipping Coordinator plays a vital role in daily logistics, documentation, warehouse coordination, and carrier communication. This position ensures smooth shipping operations, timely order processing, and proactive support across departments.

Primary Responsibilities (Daily Operations)

• Update the lot checklist each morning for shipping and trailer needs
• Empty the manifest drop box twice per week
• Midday trailer count confirmation (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
• Build and palletize Lowe's orders
• Process and ship past-due orders
• Floor-load trailers and confirm outbound shipment
• Reprint and email Bills of Lading (BOLs) to carriers as needed
• Create and send manual BOLs, ensuring copies are saved appropriately
• Print BOLs and shipping labels when required

Carrier & Driver Coordination

• Send daily carrier notification emails for drop trailer and live load requirements
• Escort drivers to dock doors when needed
• Check in arriving drivers/trucks
• Direct special order packaging and trailer assignment

Communication & Support

• Update and send weather/embargo notification list
• Provide customer service via email, calls, and internal messaging board
• Contact carrier account reps for shipment escalations
• Share daily end-of-day report with Director of Operations
• Respond to team requests for updates and shipping assistance

Quality & Audit Checks

• Monitor audit screen for flagged "do not ship" orders
• Perform quality checks on FLOK orders
• Check in Palm Beach countertops
• Follow up on floor orders holding up outbound loading

Warehouse Receiving Support

• Assist when receiving team is understaffed or during overtime
• Receive materials and create traveler documentation post quality checks
• Verify material quality prior to warehouse storage

Equipment & Scheduling

• Coordinate pallet truck orders twice weekly with Shipping Lead; notify Purchasing Manager.

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.