Shipping & Receiving Coordinator - K9 & Kin

Kalmbach Feeds•Carey, OH

About The Position

K9&Kin is seeking a detail-oriented, organized Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to support the daily movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods throughout its pet food manufacturing facility. The role coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, maintains accurate inventory transactions, schedules carriers, and ensures shipping and receiving documentation is complete and accurate. Working closely with Warehouse Operations, Procurement, Production, Planning, Customer Service, and transportation providers, the coordinator helps ensure materials are available for production and customer orders are shipped accurately and on time. The position contributes to an efficient warehouse and logistics operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two or more years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, or customer service preferred.
Experience using ERP, warehouse management, or inventory systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Strong communication and customer service abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong computer and data entry skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Commitment to safety, food safety, and teamwork.
Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food, pet food, feed, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
Knowledge of inventory control, lot traceability, and FIFO/FEFO practices.
Experience coordinating LTL and full truckload shipments.
Familiarity with bills of lading, shipping documentation, and carrier scheduling.
Forklift certification or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipments with carriers and transportation providers.
Schedule receiving appointments and outbound freight pickups.
Prepare and maintain shipping documentation, bills of lading, packing lists, and receiving records.
Process inventory transactions accurately within ERP and warehouse management systems.
Verify incoming and outgoing materials against purchase orders, work orders, and shipping documents.
Support lot traceability, FIFO/FEFO inventory practices, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
Work with Production and Planning to ensure materials are available when needed.
Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory discrepancy investigations.
Communicate shipment status and delivery updates to internal departments and transportation providers.
Ensure warehouse activities comply with food safety, quality, and company operating procedures.
Maintain organized shipping and receiving records.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve warehouse efficiency and customer service.