Job Opening: Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to manage and execute the daily operations of shipping, receiving, inventory, and customer order entry. This individual will play a key role in ensuring smooth logistics and accurate documentation, while also supporting customer service needs and maintaining strong vendor and client communication.
Position: Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Location: 21620 AL HWY 117, Ider, AL 35981
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts - Overtime as needed
Benefits:
•Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance
•Opportunity for Overtime
About the Role:
This position is responsible for all incoming and outgoing shipments, including managing paperwork, verifying materials and parts, handling inventory, and ensuring timely and accurate order entry. The right candidate will play a vital role in maintaining our production flow and ensuring excellent communication with both customers and vendors.
Responsibilities:
•Log on and off jobs accurately
•Maintain a clean work area (including machines, tools, and equipment)
•Operate forklifts and perform forklift operations
•Receive and inspect incoming materials, parts, and finished goods from vendors and customers
•Accurately document and organize all receiving information, including condition reports and packing lists
•Prepare outgoing shipments, including labeling, documentation, and coordination with carriers or customer pickup
•Generate all necessary paperwork for shipping and receiving, including BOLs, packing slips, and shipping labels
•Track inventory of raw materials, customer parts, and finished goods; perform regular cycle counts
•Manage inventory locations and coordinate with production to maintain material availability
•Accurately enter customer orders into the system and ensure all information is up to date
•Serve as a point of contact for customer and vendor inquiries related to shipping, receiving, and order status
•Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and receiving area in compliance with shop safety standards
•Coordinate with shop floor and office staff to ensure smooth scheduling and material flow
•Stage deliveries and prepare parts for shipment (including banding/wrapping and prepping for shipping)
Skills and Qualifications:
•Prior experience in shipping/receiving or inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
•Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in paperwork and order entry
•Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with frequent movement of parts and materials
•Proficient in basic computer systems (e.g., order entry, inventory tracking software)
•Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods, lifting parts, etc.)
•Good communication and organizational skills
•Familiarity with powder coating, shot blasting, or metal finishing processes is a plus but not required
•Dependable with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
•Ability to perform precise and accurate work
•Forklift experience required
•Manufacturing or shop environment background preferred
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Adaptable with the ability to change direction quickly as tasks evolve
Pay: Based on experience and to be discussed during the interview
If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to grow with a dedicated team, apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.50 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
•Shipping & receiving: 2 years (Required)
•Order entry: 1 year (Required)
•Inventory management: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
•Ider, AL 35981 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Ider, AL 35981: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person