Logistics & Packaging Coordinator

Laborup•Birmingham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring a Logistics & Packaging Coordinator to own packaging, shipping, receiving, and freight management for a precision component manufacturer serving customers across highly regulated, quality-driven industries. This is a hands-on, fast-paced environment where accuracy, documentation, and customer compliance matter every day. This is also a place to build a long-term career. Our client is a well-established, family-owned precision manufacturer with decades of experience and advanced CNC machining and additive manufacturing capabilities. If you bring strong organizational instincts, sound judgment, and a bias toward ownership, there is real opportunity to grow alongside the company.

Requirements

3+ years in logistics, packaging, shipping/receiving, supply chain, or manufacturing preferred
Aerospace, defense, medical, or precision manufacturing experience preferred
Ability to interpret and implement customer packaging/shipping requirements
Experience developing packaging methods, procedures, and work instructions
ERP experience (receiving, inventory, shipping transactions)
Experience with customer supplier portals and electronic shipping docs
Working knowledge of parcel, LTL, dedicated, expedited, and specialized freight
Freight carrier negotiation/management experience preferred
Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently amid shifting priorities

Responsibilities

Own and improve packaging, shipping, receiving, and freight procedures
Interpret customer packaging, labeling, routing, and shipping requirements
Design and document packaging standards, including custom and reusable solutions for precision components
Manage customer shipping portals, notifications, labels, and documentation
Own receiving/shipping transactions in ERP, ensuring accurate inventory records
Establish receiving processes for raw materials, tooling, and customer-furnished items
Select and coordinate freight (parcel, LTL, dedicated, expedited, specialized)
Develop carrier/broker relationships; negotiate rates and service terms
Evaluate freight performance, cost, and delivery reliability
Make day-to-day decisions on carriers, packaging, and logistics priorities
Investigate and resolve shipping, receiving, and delivery issues
Maintain packaging inventory levels and train staff on procedures
Keep logistics records organized and audit-ready
Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production Control, Quality, Engineering, and Operations