Industrial Shipping & Inventory Coordinator

Rodney Hunt Company; Orange (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodney Hunt Company in Massachusetts specializes in gates and water control systems. The Shipping Coordinator manages day-to-day shipping, prepares shipments, coordinates with carriers, and tracks inventory for production schedules.

Responsibilities include scheduling outbound shipments, preparing bills of lading and packing lists, coordinating with LTL/FTL and heavy haul carriers, ensuring accurate loading, and maintaining shipping records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Inventory control, shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with shipping software or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, ShipStation).
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate outbound shipments of gates, components, and related water control equipment.
• Prepare shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing lists, and freight labels in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Work with logistics providers and freight carriers (LTL, FTL, flatbed, heavy haul, etc.) to arrange transportation based on load type and destination.
• Ensure all shipments are packed, loaded, and secured properly to prevent damage during transit.
• Communicate shipping timelines and tracking information to internal teams.
• Maintain accurate shipping logs, documentation, and database records.
• Verify shipment contents against work orders, invoices, or customer requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality control, and inventory teams to ensure readiness and accuracy of outgoing shipments.
• Monitor freight costs and support cost-efficient shipping decisions.
• Assist with the loading of trucks and coordinate with forklift drivers or warehouse personnel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company safety policies.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate counts through routine cycle counts and full inventory audits.
• Coordinate with purchasing, production, and warehouse teams to ensure proper stock levels and timely replenishment of materials.
• Tag and label parts, equipment, and raw materials upon receipt and ensure items are stored in designated locations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and report findings to supervisors.
• Assist with physical inventory and reconciliation processes on a scheduled basis.
• Support production by preparing and staging inventory needed for manufacturing work orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ShipStation

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Rodney Hunt Company in Massachusetts specializes in gates and water control systems. The Shipping Coordinator manages day-to-day shipping, prepares shipments, coordinates with carriers, and tracks inventory for production schedules.

Responsibilities include scheduling outbound shipments, preparing bills of lading and packing lists, coordinating with LTL/FTL and heavy haul carriers, ensuring accurate loading, and maintaining shipping records.