Logistics & Shipping Coordinator – First Shift

Openwork; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

PTO/Vacation

Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Openwork in Houston, TX is seeking a Shipping, Receiving & Logistics Coordinator to manage daily shipping, receiving, freight, and inventory in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing logistics experience, ERP familiarity (Epicor a plus), forklift operation, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. You will coordinate carriers, prepare shipments, perform ERP transactions, support inventory counts, and help improve warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of shipping, receiving, logistics, warehouse, or materials experience in manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating freight carriers, brokers, and transportation providers.
• Knowledge of LTL, truckload, parcel, and expedited shipping.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions.
• Epicor experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills.
• Forklift experience and ability to become certified.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping and receiving operations.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and documentation.
• Prepare outbound shipments, labels, paperwork, and carrier schedules.
• Schedule and coordinate inbound and outbound freight with carriers, brokers, suppliers, and customers.
• Obtain freight quotes and select transportation providers based on cost, service, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate LTL, truckload, parcel, and expedited shipments.
• Track shipments and address delays or discrepancies.
• Load and unload materials using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Complete ERP transactions for receipts, shipments, transfers, and material movements.
• Support inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Issue materials to production and other departments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support improvements to warehouse and logistics processes.

Skills

Shipping & logistics experience

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Forklift operation

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP Epicor

Job description

Openwork in Houston, TX is seeking a Shipping, Receiving & Logistics Coordinator to manage daily shipping, receiving, freight, and inventory in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing logistics experience, ERP familiarity (Epicor a plus), forklift operation, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. You will coordinate carriers, prepare shipments, perform ERP transactions, support inventory counts, and help improve warehouse processes.