Shipper and Receiver Coordinator

Epsilon Industries; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsilon Industries is actively seeking a Shipper and Receiver Coordinator to manage shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accurate documentation and timely material movement. The role requires coordinating with production, QA, and logistics teams to maintain efficient material flow.

The candidate will handle ERP-based receipts, prepare shipping paperwork, and support process improvements across the supply chain while complying with cross-border requirements for US and Canada shipments.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years shipping/receiving experience in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Experience coordinating freight and resolving shipping discrepancies beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process incoming materials electronically (ERP).
• Coordinate outgoing shipments, prepare packing lists, bills of lading, and customs docs for cross-border shipments.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor receiving/shipping activity, and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with QA, production, and other teams to ensure timely material flow.
• Support continuous process improvements in logistics workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Shipping documentation

Job description

Epsilon is a leader in the Off-Site Construction (OSC) industry, delivering mechanical/electrical-centric systems in a modular, prefabricated form, optimized for a streamlined on-site completion by us or others.

Job: Shipper and Receiver Coordinator

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary

The Shipper Receiver coordinates the shipping and receiving operations, which includes timely and accurate handling of manufacturing materials and equipment, maintaining accurate documentation, implementing process improvements and collaborating with others to meet organizational goals.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Receiving Operations

• Perform the electronic ERP receipt of incoming materials
• Review and file documentation before materials are accepted and processed.
• Verify item descriptions, part numbers, quantities, condition, project information, and applicable quality or inspection requirements.
• Assist in the reporting of shipment damage, shortages, overages, incorrect items, and documentation discrepancies.
• Work closely with the appropriate receiving, staging, inspection, quarantine, storage, or production team members to resolve storage solutions for received materials.
• Coordinate with Quality when inspection or approval is required before materials may be released.
• Assist with resolving complex purchase order, receiving, packing slip, and invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure receiving transactions and documentation are completed accurately and promptly.
• Monitor receiving-area organization, material identification, and the timely movement of materials.

Shipping Operations

• Coordinate and perform outgoing shipments of materials, equipment, fabricated assemblies, and completed products.
• Prepare and review packing lists, bills of lading, shipping labels, commercial documentation, required customs documentation for any cross boarder shipments, and other required records.
• Communicate and coordinate with required freight carriers, customs broker(s). customers, suppliers, Project Management, and Production to schedule and ensure shipment status is correct and meets Epsilon requirements.
• Verify quantities, identification, destination, delivery dates, shipping methods, weights, dimensions, packaging, and documentation.
• Assist in determining appropriate packaging, crating, banding, labeling, protection, loading, and securement requirements.
• Coordinate carrier scheduling, freight quotations, pickups, deliveries, tracking, and proof of delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and provide timely shipping-status updates to appropriate stakeholders.

General Responsibilities

• Assist with all Epsilon Shipping receiving requirements as needed Canada and USA.
• Understand CUSMA/USMCA requirements.
• Understand country-of-origin requirements and applicable tariff classifications
• Communicate professionally with fellow employees, suppliers, customers, contractors, customs brokers and freight carriers.
• Support a collaborative, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and optimize logistics workflows

Job Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory, logistics, or material-handling experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or project-based environment preferred.
• Experience coordinating freight shipments and resolving shipping or receiving discrepancies required.

Technical Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory, warehousing, packaging, loading, and material-handling procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, shipping instructions, work orders, and inventory records.
• Experience preparing and reviewing freight and shipping documentation.
• Experience using ERP, SAP, warehouse-management, inventory, or shipping systems.
• Ability to learn and effectively use ERP, carrier systems, scanners, and other company software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to calculate and verify quantities, dimensions, weights, shipment classifications, and related information.

Professional Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive shipments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position.
• Experience handling structural, mechanical, electrical, or fabricated materials.

Working Conditions

• Regular standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, using fine motor skills; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Regular lifting and/or moving material (50 lb)
• Regular vision/sensory demands: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus.
• Be exposed to various environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, fumes, chemicals, odours, noise and vibration (>80%)
• Wear safety devices, clothing or other safety procedures (e.g., harnesses, safety goggles, ear protection and steel-toed boots) (>80%)
• Fast-paced environment with recurring deadlines, changing priorities, and time-sensitive shipments.
• Overtime, early-morning work, alternate shifts, or weekends may be required.

Job Description Revision Dates

09 16 2026

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Epsilon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace of diversity and inclusion. Epsilon encourages applications from all candidates that represent the full range of communities across USA. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other factors prohibited by law. Accommodations are available upon request, for all aspects of the recruiting process and thereafter.