Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

Ocean Spray Cranberries•Breinigsville, PA

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator supports daily shipping, receiving, yard, and transportation operations. The role coordinates outbound shipments and inbound deliveries, maintains shipping and receiving records, and uses SAP, the Warehouse Management System (WMS), and the Yard Management System (YMS) to monitor schedules and keep operations accurate and efficient. The coordinator works with carriers, production teams, freight coordinators, security, suppliers, and fellow employees to ensure materials and shipments are handled according to production needs. The position also supports safety, housekeeping, GMP, and environmental requirements. The company is a farmer-owned cooperative with 700 family farmers and describes its values as Grower Mindset, Sustainable Results, Integrity Above All, and Inclusive Teamwork.

Responsibilities

Coordinate outbound shipments, including assigning trailers to doors, dispatching outbound loads, preparing shipping documents and truck seals, and setting up line-to-truck orders.
Create Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) for Ocean Spray production transfers to the Distribution Center.
Create and maintain the Harvest Hill production spreadsheet, communicating schedule changes and purchase order requirements to the Harvest Hill Inventory Manager.
Troubleshoot system issues with Palletizer Operators as needed.
Maintain the accuracy of the Yard Management System (YMS).
Partner with carriers to maintain appropriate drop-trailer pool levels.
Order pallets and monitor delivery schedules and inventory levels to support production requirements.
Review daily production schedules to identify materials needed from drop trailers.
Work with dedicated fleet freight coordinators to support transportation operations.
Receive raw materials and packaging components into SAP as required.
Coordinate FIFO unloading of packaging component trailers.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the onsite Yard Security Guard regarding inbound and outbound traffic.
Coordinate the unloading of live deliveries.
Use the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and SAP to monitor inbound and outbound schedules and support daily operations.
Maintain and file required shipping and receiving records.
Participate in proactive safety observations and initiatives.
Support team processes and maintain positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and fellow employees.
Report health and safety concerns to the Supervisor or EHS Manager and comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements.
Perform duties in accordance with GMPs, housekeeping standards, safe work practices, and environmental regulations.