Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Long Road Transportation LLC; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Long Road Transportation LLC is seeking a dependable Shipping and Receiving Coordinator to join our on-site warehouse team in Fife, Washington. You will manage daily inbound and outbound warehouse and yard activity, coordinate dock door assignments, and support drivers and dispatch with accurate shipment docs.

This full-time, Monday–Friday role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to prioritize a fast-moving workload. OT may be required to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple shipments and responsibilities.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads with customers, carriers, and dispatch.
• Coordinate warehouse appointments and communicate scheduling changes.
• Assign dock doors and forklift operators to loads.
• Verify shipping documents (BOLs, packing lists, delivery receipts).
• Provide shipment status updates and communicate delays or issues.

Job description

Pay: $25.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Long Road Transportation is a fast-growing logistics company specializing in container drayage, warehousing, transloading, and order fulfillment services.

We are looking for a dependable, organized, and professional Shipping and Receiving Coordinator to join our warehouse team and manage daily inbound and outbound warehouse and yard activity.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position

Monday through Friday

Overtime is required based on operational needs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads with customers, carriers, and the internal dispatch team
• Coordinate warehouse appointments and communicate scheduling changes
• Assign dock doors to arriving drivers
• Assign forklift operators to loading, unloading, and other warehouse jobs
• Check drivers in and out of the facility
• Provide drivers with loading, unloading, and dock instructions
• Verify bills of lading, packing lists, delivery receipts, and other shipping documents
• Confirm shipment information, quantities, reference numbers, and appointment details
• Enter and maintain accurate shipment information in company systemsCommunicate with customers regarding shipment status, delays, shortages, damages, and other issues
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel and dispatch to ensure loads are handled safely and efficiently
• Prioritize daily workload based on appointment times and operational requirements
• Monitor loading and unloading progress and communicate delays when necessary
• Maintain organized shipping and receiving records
• Provide shipment documentation and status updates when requested
• Escalate documentation, scheduling, or operational issues to management
• Maintain a clean and organized shipping and receiving office
• Follow company safety procedures and operational policies

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple shipments and responsibilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse and transportation systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, drivers, dispatchers, and warehouse employees
• Reliable, punctual, accountable, and professional
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing and available to work overtime when required
• Previous shipping, receiving, logistics, warehouse, dispatch, or customer service experience is preferred

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in shipping and receiving, warehousing, transportation, dispatch, or logistics
• Experience scheduling inbound and outbound warehouse appointments
• Familiarity with freight documents
• Experience using warehouse management or transportation management systems
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office
• Ability to make timely decisions and solve operational problems
• Strong professional judgment and communication skills
• Ability to speak Ukrainian or Russian is a plus
• Full-time, on-site warehouse position
• The shipping and receiving office is located inside the warehouse
• Frequent interaction with truck drivers, forklift operators, customers, and dispatch personnel
• Warehouse areas may have moderate to loud noise levels
• Fast-paced environment with changing schedules and priorities
• Exposure to typical warehouse conditions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday
• Ability to move between the shipping office, warehouse floor, loading docks, and yard
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform general warehouse-related movements when needed
• Ability to safely work around forklifts, trucks, trailers, and loading docks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Other Requirements
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to reliably commute to the Fife, Washington facility