Shipping & Receiving Coordinator - Temporary - Gap Shift

Sherwin-Williams • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator supports daily logistics operations by ensuring the efficient flow of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods. This role is responsible for coordinating shipments, moving trailers, generating and maintaining accurate shipping and receiving documentation, and verifying inventory and batch records to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position also collaborates with internal teams and external carriers, maintains organized warehouse and office areas, and contributes to inventory and plant operations. A strong focus on safety, organization, and attention to detail is essential, as the coordinator is expected to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and support a safe and compliant work environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure proper operation of machinery
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, or labelers, etc.
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Verifies and corrects discrepancies on finished good batch tickets from Quality Control
• Responsible for moving trailers of both finished goods and raw materials.
• Responsible for accurate paperwork for outbound finished goods to off-site warehouse.
• Responsible for accurate paperwork for inbound raw materials and/or packaging materials.
• Responsible for correct location storage of incoming finished goods and raw materials.
• Generates all shipping documents, including all necessary papers for International shipments, FedEx, and UPS.
• Knows and willingly practices all safety rules and procedures and participates in the plant safety program including the wearing of appropriate safety equipment. (PPE)
• Keep shipping office areas and warehouse neat and orderly.
• Contributes to achievement of plant safety and housekeeping goals.
• Ensuring smooth flow of incoming and outgoing raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintaining accurate shipping/receiving documentation in hard copy files as well as electronically.
• Maintaining ISO 9001/2000 certification
• Accurate finished goods counts
• Participation towards completion of other related tasks and duties as directed or needed
• Contributes to annual physical inventory as directed or necessary.
• Responsible for the spotter equipment and contacting maintenance for necessary repairs.
• Responsible for maintaining the site yards, lighting, guard rails, etc. by notifying proper department/maintenance.

Benefits

• eligible for bonus based on performance
• eligible for health benefits, such as prescription savings and virtual physician visits
• retirement and saving benefits
• generous time away from work package, including vacation, holidays, and military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed