Coordinator, Shipping & Receiving

IDEX; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX in Geismar, LA has an opening for an Inventory Clerk who will verify and maintain records on inbound and outbound shipments, stock inventory, and coordinate with production teams. You will enter data in JD Edwards, prepare items for shipment, and support shipping activities across the site.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and are computer-literate, with forklift certification and experience in inventory management.

Qualifications

• Experience in receiving, inspecting, and stocking inventory.
• Proficient with data entry and record keeping in ERP systems.
• Ability to coordinate shipping and logistics across departments.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming inventory and verify against packing lists and documents.
• Move inventory to appropriate areas and communicate status to teams.
• Enter inventory data in JD Edwards and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and ship inventory, including packing, labeling, and documentation.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with carriers and departments.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Documentation

Shipping coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

J.D. Edwards

Shipping software

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

This individual will verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying, recording and stocking incoming equipment and material, pulling and preparing items for shipment, and arranging for the transportation of finished products. Maintain accurate and proactive control of inventory.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive incoming inventory: Open and examine shipment contents and compare with packaging list, manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of inventory being received.
• Communicate any discrepancies to the appropriate departments.
• Move inventory to Inspection area.
• After completion of inspection, move inventory to appropriate departments and communicate with lead assembly technicians that inventory is now in their areas.
• Control Inventory: Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Enter incoming and outgoing inventory information into J.D. Edwards by hand or by a hand-held scanner for recordkeeping, reporting, and accounting purposes.
• Transport and store incoming inventory, materials, and supplies in the warehouse in the appropriate location to maintain accurate inventory of stock.
• Perform inventory adjustments as instructed.
• Perform reversals/receipts as instructed by Finance Dept.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Prepare, inspect, and ship inventory to customers and/or other Richter locations.
• Pick slips will be auto-printed to printer but if needed, must be able to request pick slips from appropriate personnel.
• Pull inventory for orders to be shipped.
• Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, needed to route materials and for regulatory compliance.
• Inspect outgoing shipments and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to ensure correct order fulfillment.
• Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping.
• Coordinate outgoing shipping activities with external parties.
• Contact shipping carrier to schedule orders for pick-up and issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Inspection/maintenance of Company delivery vehicles Manage and order supplies necessary to do job. i.e., shipping boxes, tape, wooden pallets, etc.
• Perform other duties as needed or requested Must have valid driver’s license. Responsible for daily inspection, ie. check air in tires, check fluids, fuel levels. Schedule vehicle for oil/filter change etc. Must be able to drive vehicle to nearest gas station for fuel and nearest shop for oil/filter change.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Computer literate
• Class IV Internal Combustion Fork Lift Certification

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook & Word)
• Knowledge of J.D. Edwards or other inventory management/tracking software
• Knowledge of shipping and labeling software

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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