Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Alfa Laval•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Coordinator is an integral member of the hygienic fluid handling team and supports inventory control across shipping and receiving, material delivery to shop work teams, paperwork processing, freight loading and unloading, quality assurance, and cycle counting. The role is based on-site at the Indianapolis, Indiana facility and is scheduled for day shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. The position manages incoming and outgoing shipments, checks and documents materials, operates material-handling equipment, maintains inventory records, packages components to quality standards, and supplies materials to production areas. It also supports inventory accuracy, kit preparation, inventory system management, scrap accounting, and recycling container management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic desktop computer skills.
Basic math skills, including the ability to read a tape measure and micrometer.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience.
Forklift operation certification.
Overhead crane experience.

Responsibilities

Unpack and inspect incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and coordinate with vendors to resolve damage and shortage issues.
Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure incoming and outgoing items against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Operate forklifts or hand trucks to move shipments between shipping and receiving platforms, storage, and work areas.
Perform required daily equipment inspections, including for forklifts and cranes.
Troubleshoot incoming shipment problems and seek assistance from Team Leaders or the Purchasing Department when needed.
Route items to departments or warehouse locations.
Maintain logs of received materials and supplies.
Apply shipping labels and mark crates or containers with identifying information and shipping instructions.
Package components to specified quality standards, minimizing damage risks during transport, including ocean transport.
Inspect outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
Manage indoor and outdoor warehouse inventory, ensure counts are accurate, minimize damage risks, and identify and properly dispose of slow-moving inventory.
Compile order-specific fan and drive kits and ensure components are available for production in a timely manner.
Deliver materials to workstations and other locations in response to department requests.
Ensure proper accounting for scrap inventory and raw goods.
Conduct inventory counts to support accurate inventory valuation.
Manage inventory systems, including Kanban card and Min/Max order systems.
Manage recycling container use and disposal.