Shipping Coordinator

Partners Professional; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Shipping Coordinator in Fairfield, California. The role involves coordinating outbound shipping, ensuring documentation accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for high-quality shipments. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and prefer 2–3 years of experience in shipping or receiving. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage changing priorities are essential. Compensation ranges from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of shipping or receiving experience preferred.
• Physically able to work in a warehouse environment, lift up to 35 lbs.
• Flexible to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound shipping activities to meet objectives.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation.
• Serve as the final quality checkpoint for shipments.
• Communicate with carriers regarding dock assignments.
• Partner with Customer Service and internal teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Basic math

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

MUST be open to overtime and weekend work as business needs require

Compensation: $23.00–$25.00/hr. (D.O.E.)

Reports To: Outbound Operations Supervisor

Position Summary

The Shipping Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting outbound warehouse operations by coordinating shipping activities between the shipping office and warehouse floor. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work orders across same-day and next-day shipping objectives while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality shipments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize outbound shipping activities between the shipping office and warehouse floor to meet same-day and next-day shipping objectives.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation, load manifests, and system updates from picking through shipment.
• Communicate with carriers and drivers regarding dock assignments, delays, and load issues; escalate exceptions as needed.
• Serve as the final quality checkpoint to ensure shipment accuracy before product leaves the facility.
• Partner with Customer Service and internal teams (Receiving, Repack, Quality) to resolve shipment changes and ensure proper routing.
• Audit paperwork, perform inventory and trailer loading audits, and identify opportunities to improve productivity and warehouse capacity.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols, support facility security, cross-train in other clerk functions, and assist with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of shipping or receiving experience preferred.
• Proficiency with basic math and Microsoft 365.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to multitask and manage changing priorities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable with strong attendance.
• Physically able to work in a warehouse environment, lift up to 35 lbs., and be comfortable around forklifts.
• Flexible to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.