Now Hiring for a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator- Direct Hire
Pay: $17.50-$20.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Education Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
- Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required to operate company vehicles.
Experience Requirements
- Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, inventory, or material handling experience preferred.
- Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment is a plus.
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with hazardous material handling, shipping procedures, and inventory control is beneficial.
- Professional attitude and commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, reach, climb, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Regular lifting, carrying, and moving of materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, racks, and warehouse equipment.
- Frequent forklift operation and material handling activities.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures and weather conditions.
- Must wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and seasonal safety equipment.
Job Duties
- Receive, unload, inspect, and process incoming freight, materials, and purchased goods.
- Tag, organize, and store incoming inventory in designated warehouse locations.
- Deliver parts, materials, chemicals, and supplies to production departments as needed.
- Transfer products and materials between Douglas Finishing and the main manufacturing facility.
- Prepare, package, wrap, band, and stage finished products for shipment.
- Coordinate daily small-package, LTL, and freight shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, stretch wrap machines, and banding equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation and forward packing slips for processing.
- Monitor warehouse inventory areas to ensure organization, cleanliness, and efficient material flow.
- Support hazardous material handling and storage requirements while maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
- Perform end-of-day shipping closeout activities and communicate shipment status to operations personnel.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, 5S activities, and warehouse safety programs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting production and customer service goals.
Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)