SHIPPING & RECEIVING COORDINATOR
About The Position
All-State Industries is hiring a full-time Shipping & Receiving Coordinator for its Engineered Plastics manufacturing team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This hands-on role supports manufacturing operations by preparing outgoing shipments, receiving incoming materials, coordinating deliveries, and handling products safely and accurately. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a starting pay rate of $18 per hour; higher pay may be available based on experience. Overtime opportunities exist. The coordinator prepares and documents shipments, checks incoming materials, maintains accurate records, works with freight carriers and internal departments, and moves and organizes materials throughout the facility. Work takes place primarily in shipping, receiving, warehouse, and production areas. The position involves exposure to moving equipment, noise, and changing temperatures, and requires following safety and equipment-operation procedures. Required personal protective equipment includes safety-toe footwear, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, or material-handling experience is preferred.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to enter, retrieve, and maintain job-related information in company systems.
- Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, work instructions, and applicable specifications, and use basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Ability to communicate effectively, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively across departments.
- Forklift certification or ability to complete company-provided forklift training and authorization.
- Reliability and accountability, attention to detail and accuracy, safety awareness, organization and time management, communication and teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team; dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to frequently stand and walk; occasionally sit, bend, reach, squat, kneel, and handle materials.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry lighter materials and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, using mechanical assistance or team lifting when appropriate.
- Ability to see shipping labels, documents, and material details; hear instructions and relevant workplace signals; and wear required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience.
- Forklift experience; training can be provided.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, package, label, and palletize finished products for shipment.
- Receive incoming materials, verify quantities, and inspect for damage or discrepancies.
- Prepare and maintain shipping and receiving documentation, including bills of lading and shipment records.
- Coordinate with freight carriers and delivery services to ensure timely shipments.
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
- Move and organize materials throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records and enter, retrieve, and maintain job-related information in company systems.
- Communicate with production, management, and other departments to resolve shipping or receiving issues.
- Keep shipping and receiving areas clean, organized, and safe.
- Follow company safety procedures, equipment-operation procedures, and established quality standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; the company matches 100% of the first 4% of eligible pay contributed, subject to plan terms
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid parental leave
- Training and opportunities to develop additional skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
