Shipping Coordinator

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Coordinator supports daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations to ensure the accurate movement of raw materials and finished goods. This position is responsible for shipping documentation, inventory verification, coordinating warehouse activities, directing forklift drivers, and supporting efficient material flow throughout the facility. The Shipping Coordinator is also cross trained as a backup to the Logistics Coordinator and provides support for logistics activities during vacations, absences, and periods of high workload.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, transportation support, or a related field.
Experience with shipping documentation, inventory transactions, and warehouse systems.
Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
Understanding of transportation, logistics, dispatching, and material flow processes.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic mathematical and inventory management skills.
Understanding safety, quality, and PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating warehouse activities, material movement, or driver assignments.
Experience in logistics, transportation, dispatching, freight coordination, carrier management, or supply chain operations.
Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Experience with SAP, ERP, WMS, TMS, and other transportation and inventory management systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.

Responsibilities

Maintain shipping and receiving documentation.
Generate Bills of Lading (BOLs) and other shipping paperwork.
Verify inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy.
Complete cycle counts and inventory verification activities.
Coordinate daily warehouse activities to support shipping, receiving, inventory, and production requirements.
Direct forklift drivers and communicate work priorities.
Investigate and report shipping discrepancies, inventory variances, and documentation issues.
Notify management of operational, inventory, or shipment concerns.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
Coordinate shuttle movements between facilities as needed.
Maintain awareness of trailer locations to support shipping and receiving operations.
Serve as backup to the Logistics Coordinator during vacations, absences, and other periods as required.
Assist with transportation coordination, shipment tracking, and logistics reporting.
Communicate with carriers, brokers, customers, and drivers regarding shipment status and transportation issues.
Assist with freight claims and service-related issues.