Shipping Coordinator

Merchants Metals LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Metals LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to assist the yard team with loading, audits, and daily order maintenance. You will check in and out drivers, take pictures of trucks, print orders, and handle PODs and scheduling, employing a forklift as required.

Strong communication with drivers and team, basic Excel/Word skills, and a reliable transportation source are essential to ensure smooth operations and accurate inventory control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; English preferred.
• Experience coordinating with drivers and handling shipping paperwork.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs (Excel, Word, email).
• Ability to lead and coordinate with team members.
• Bilingual and reliable transportation preferred as needed.

Responsibilities

• Good reception and communications with the drivers.
• Coordinate with team to complete activities.
• Receive trucks and check paperwork.
• Assist loading process as needed.
• Assist in physical inventory and housekeeping 6S.
• Check in/out for drivers and photograph trucks.
• Support other internal Material department areas as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driver coordination

Communication with drivers

Team coordination

Inventory awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: As a Shipping Coordinator the main responsibility will include but are not limited to assisting the supervisor in the yard with the rest of the team, in the loading process of goods, auditing daily housekeeping in the area. You will also control and audit the orders staged daily reporting any discrepancy or issue with the material. Check in and check out for drivers, take pictures of the trucks and assist in some office activities (print orders, landing bills, POD’s and schedule.) Operating a forklift will be a requirement as needed.

Note: can we add bilingual and reliable source of transportation as needed competencies

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Good reception and communications with the drivers
• Knowledge of some programs, Excell, word and email.
• Good coordination with team to complete the activities
• Knowledge of different types of materials to detect any issue.
• Assist in the loading process as needed.
• Receive the trucks and check the paperwork
• Assist and participate in Physical Inventory.
• Responsible for sustaining Housekeeping 6S effort across the plant.
• Support other internal Material department areas as needed.

NECESSARY SKILLS, BACKGROUND & COMPENTENCIES:

English preferred.

Power equipment experience Required.

Interpersonal skills: ability to effectively communicate and delegate to different team members, vendors, and different departments.

Ability to lead, coach and guide team members.

Reliable and punctual.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High school degree or equivalent