Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Agricultural Ingredients N. America; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

Sensient Color Group is seeking a Traffic Coordinator to manage daily shipping operations and ensure orders are processed accurately and on time. You will collaborate with warehouse, customer service, and transportation teams to support inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in shipping or logistics, and strong Excel/Outlook skills. You will help improve efficiency and cost effectiveness while maintaining service quality across domestic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred with 2+ years in shipping/logistics.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments, including parcel, LTL, FTL, and international orders.
• Verify shipping documents: BOLs, packing slips, labels, COAs.
• Ensure orders are picked, packed, staged, and shipped on schedule; communicate status to internal teams and customers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sensient is growing rapidly! Due to this growth we are seeking a Traffic Coordinator to join our team. This exciting role is responsible for coordinating daily shipping operations to ensure customer orders are processed accurately, efficiently, and on time. This role works closely with warehouse, customer service, and transportation teams to support operational goals, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments, including parcel, LTL, FTL, and international orders. Schedule carriers and manage transportation appointments to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Verify shipping documentation including bills of lading (BOLs), packing slips, labels, and certificates of analysis (COAs).
• Ensure all customer orders are picked, packed, staged, and shipped accurately and on schedule. Communicate shipment status, delays, and transportation issues to internal teams and customers as needed.
• Monitor shipping queues and prioritize orders based on delivery schedules and operational needs. Maintain accurate records in all warehouse platforms.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, damages, shortages, and carrier issues. Support inventory accuracy through proper transaction processing and shipment verification.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure staging lanes, dock area, and shipping supplies remain organized and compliant. Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and transportation regulations. Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and service improvements.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred with 2+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of transportation methods including parcel, LTL, FTL, and international shipping preferred.
  Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

What You'll Get:

• Career growth opportunities in operations, engineering, supply chain, and planning
• Structured training and professional development in areas like Six Sigma, GMP, HACCP, automation, and project management
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Support from a global company with well-established resources

ABOUT SENSIENT COLORS:

Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

The range of pay for this position is $22.00-26.00 per hour USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website athttp://www.sensient.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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