Shipping Coordinator

Phillips & Temro Industries; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

STD and LTD (company provided)

Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)

Voluntary supplemental life

EAP (company provided)

Voluntary accident, critical illness

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Volunteer hours

Annual bonus

Job summary

Phillips & Temro Industries in Eden Prairie, MN, is seeking a Shipping Clerk to manage outbound deliveries, prepare documents, and coordinate carrier pickups.

You will use EDI/ASN, review routing guides, and oversee Hazmat shipments, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate records. This on-site role requires SAP experience and strong organizational skills for timely operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• 5+ years in shipping/warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outbound delivery and ensure on-schedule shipping.
• Prepare shipping documents and communicate via EDI/ASN.
• Coordinate with carriers for pickups and ETAs.
• Process freight quotes for prepaid and add-on orders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate shipping records.
• Assist with Hazmat shipments in compliance with regs.

Skills

Communication skills

RF units

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Work safety

Multi-tasking

Team player

Visual inspection

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

ERP experience (SAP preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SAP

Internet

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor Outbound Delivery report daily to ensure orders are processed and shipped according to schedule.
• Complete shipping information to the customer via EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), ASN (Advance Shipping Notification), Fax, Email, or Mail.
• Schedule and monitor customer-specified freight carriers for pickup of orders. Monitor and schedule FedEx orders (requires 24‑hour advance notification for pickup).
• Process request for freight quotes on pre‑paid and add‑on orders from customers.
• Communicate with carriers for updated ETAs and/or follow‑up.
• Log, research, and resolve freight and handling chargebacks.
• Review routing guides regularly and understand International account requirements to support accuracy of shipments.
• Prepare and process shipping documents for outbound materials.
• Coordinate with carriers to schedule pickups and deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with all shipping regulations and company policies.
• Track and monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to shipping.
• Maintain accurate records of all shipping activities.
• Communicate with internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Report delivery shortages and inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with packaging and labeling of materials for shipment.
• Perform regular audits of shipping procedures and processes.
• Handle Hazmat dangerous goods shipments in compliance with regulations.

COMPETENCIES

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use RF units and electronic scanning
• Ability to read and comprehend written directions
• Ability to use basic math skills
• Ability to work safely
• Ability to learn multiple tasks/processes
• Ability to work with other departments; team player
• Strong visual inspection abilities necessary
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong decision making, problem solving and follow‑up skills
• Computer Skills
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • SAP
  • Internet

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with ERP system (preferably SAP)
• 5+ years of experience in shipping, processing or a related warehouse environment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have an acceptable attendance record
• Ability to become forklift certified; forklift experience preferred
• Ability to stand for 10‑hour shifts
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Benefits Available to Full‑Time Employees

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost‑share)
• HSA/FSA
• STD and LTD (company provided)
• Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
• Voluntary supplemental life
• EAP (company provided)
• Voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Volunteer hours
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

Base Pay Range: $20-$25

Compensation Disclosure

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within the stated range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location, and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

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