Shipping Coordinator

Position Title: Shipping Coordinator

Department: Shipping
Reports to: Shipping Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for organizing and executing daily outbound shipments to ensure timely accurate and cost-effective delivery of finished goods to customers. This role works closely with production inventory and carrier partners to maintain an efficient shipping process and provide excellent service to both internal and external customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Prepare and process shipping documentation labels and bills of lading

- Schedule and coordinate daily shipments with various carriers including LTL freight and parcel services

- Verify shipment contents for accuracy against packing lists and sales orders

- Maintain clear communication with internal departments and external freight providers

- Monitor outgoing shipment schedules to meet customer delivery timelines

- Ensure all shipments comply with internal standards and customer specifications

- Support inventory management by accurately documenting product movement

- Assist with cycle counts order staging and pallet wrapping as required

- Maintain a clean and organized shipping area

- Assist in loading and unloading trucks as needed

- Support production flow and department efficiency

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Embodies organizational core values (authentic driven humble trustworthy)

- High school diploma or equivalent required

- Prior experience in shipping logistics warehouse or transportation coordination preferred

- Familiarity with shipping software and carrier portals (UPS FedEx freight brokers etc.)

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel email and ERP/shipping systems

- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

- Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the workday

- Frequent bending stooping lifting and moving materials

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

- Ability to safely assist with loading and unloading shipments

- Ability to use computer systems and shipping equipment throughout the shift

Work Environment:

- Must wear required personal protective equipment in accordance with company safety policies including company-provided safety glasses and employee-provided steel-toed footwear; additional PPE may be required based on job duties

- Warehouse and manufacturing environment with regular forklift and truck traffic

- Exposure to moderate noise levels and changing temperatures depending on dock conditions

- Frequent interaction with internal teams and external carriers

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment with Harper Industries is contingent upon successfully passing:

- Pre-employment background check

- Pre-employment drug screening

- Pre-employment physical exam

Harper Industries Inc. (HII) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

The above statements describe the working conditions and physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.