Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

Barrett Distribution Centers • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Shipping/Receiving Coordinator performs administrative duties in the Shipping/Receiving Department under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor. The role is the primary point of contact for carriers and relevant internal or client parties, and coordinates the documentation, communication, and tracking of inbound and outbound shipments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Compensation is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• At least one year of practical work experience in a warehouse, receiving, or dispatch environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft business applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and function well in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• HazMat receiving and shipping experience.
• Working knowledge of a warehouse management system (WMS).
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for carriers, client support specialists, routing coordinators, and other relevant parties regarding deliveries and pickups.
• Check drivers in and out, assign them a door, and explain dock safety procedures.
• Monitor inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are received or loaded in a timely manner.
• Record all inbound and outbound shipments in the Shipping/Receiving Log.
• Use the warehouse management system or other applicable software to print bills of lading and check order completion.
• Complete required documentation and system transactions accurately and promptly, electronically or manually.
• Provide Operations leadership with an end-of-day wrap-up communication about issues relating to open orders.
• Escalate operational issues to facility management in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED