Shipping Coordinator

PDM Company; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage boxing, packaging, and shipping customer orders following approved guidelines. The role also assists in order picking, palletizing, simple kitting, and general warehouse tasks.

Daily duties include scanning items in the warehouse management system, preparing orders for shipment, keeping work areas clean and safe, and collaborating with team members to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience in a warehouse or production environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Daily scanning of products, packaging, and shipping for customer orders in the warehouse management system.
• Picking products for orders and returning unused items to inventory.
• Palletize orders and prepare them for shipping.
• Assist with simple kit assembly and packaging following standard instructions.
• Provide general warehouse support and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Organization

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Summary

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for boxing and packaging products and shipping customer orders for clients following approved guidelines. Will assist in order picking, palletizing, simple kitting, and warehouse assistance.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily scanning of products, packaging, and shipping for customer and client orders provided by the area managers and supervisor using the warehouse management system. Strict attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to quality control processes.
• Picking products for orders and returning them to inventory if products are not used or orders are canceled.
• Palletize orders according to instructions and prepare and wrap for shipping.
• Assist with simple kit assembly and packaging following standardized instructions and training.
• Provide general warehouse support as needed, such as organizing products, and maintaining clean and safe work areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Experience in a warehouse or production environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Experience and competence with computers.
• Ability to use a pallet jack and other basic warehouse equipment.

Competencies/Skills

• Assertive and clear written and oral communication.
• Willingness to grow and adapt as the needs of the business grow.
• Detailed oriented, organized, and able to problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and team orientated, able to work with diverse individuals within and outside the TIG/Exodus Organizations.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and hardworking.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds on their own, use hands to grasp or handle objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, and hear. Able to perform physical labor continually and stand for long periods.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required from personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.