Shipping Receiving Coordinator

Cogent • Fenton, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Cogent, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Shipping and Receiving Coordinator for its Fenton, Missouri facility. The position supports daily business operations through shipping and receiving, inventory organization, and general warehouse organization. The coordinator works with departments, customers, shipping vendors, and drivers to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards. Cogent describes itself as an employee-owned Midwest company providing fluid processing solutions to local industrial, municipal, commercial building trades, and oil and gas markets through a family of trusted brands.

Requirements

• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Organized, with strong attention to detail.
• Previous experience in shipping and receiving or warehouse coordination.
• Solid basic computer knowledge.
• Ability and desire to learn, adapt to change, and continuously improve oneself and processes.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey information and ideas.
• Sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work with varying priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-first attitude.
• Ability to physically lift items weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to drive a forklift, or ability to meet the forklift-driving requirement within 30 days of hire; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, verify, and record inbound shipments.
• Pack, address, and document outbound shipments.
• Assist customers by loading and unloading equipment that needs service.
• Coordinate shipments with appropriate shipping vendors.
• Maintain relationships with shipping vendors and drivers.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts.
• Organize inventory, shelving, and labels.
• Stock inventory.
• Perform general labor to maintain warehouse organization and efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in delivery, quality, efficiency, and team safety.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and respect.

What This Job Offers

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