Shipping Coordinator

Lowen Corporation; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowen Corporation is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to oversee the Shipping Department activities in Hutchinson, Kansas. This full-time role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and maintaining delivery standards with attention to detail.

Successful candidates will enjoy a climate-controlled environment and a commitment to operational excellence in graphic solutions. Expect a modern work atmosphere dedicated to quality and dependable service.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate electric pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Attention to detail in packaging and shipping.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of workers in the Shipping Department.
• Promotes safety and ensures compliance with safety regulations.
• Resolves shipping issues and maintains delivery commitments.
• Records shipment information accurately.
• Operates various shipping tools and equipment.

Job description

Who Are We

Lowen Corporation is located in Hutchinson, Kansas and is a world‑class provider of graphic solutions for branding, advertising, information, and display; serving the most recognized commercial brands within its major operating divisions. Family‑owned and operated for over seventy years, Lowen has built a reputation for dependability, quality of the highest standard, and superior value for our customers.

Job Summary

Coordinates activities of workers responsible for preparing shipments by planning and directing all activities within the release side of the Shipping Department. Works closely with the Shipping Supervisor to identify schedules and assists employees with work‑process problems.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Promotes a safe work environment and ensures all employees in the Shipping Department are following safety rules and regulations.
• Accountable for staffing, training, motivation, and leadership within area of responsibility.
• Develops a team‑work environment and builds departmental standards for performance.
• Establishes and maintains procedures for determining and meeting company and customer delivery commitments by effective use of time.
• Recommends and assists in implementing operating procedures and promotes continual improvement within the department and the company.
• Follows shipping methods.
• Resolves issues for expedited deliveries to the customer and/or job site.
• Interfaces with other departments to resolve problems with timely delivery or disposition of order cancellations.
• Ensures that daily goals are met and sustained daily/weekly/monthly.
• Identifies roadblocks to processes and procedures and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Verifies quantity and quality of order before packaging and shipping.
• Must be attentive to detail.
• Records information for each customer shipped out including weight, tracking information, and special notation.
• Secures the package contents to prevent damage and breakage.
• Affixes shipping labels on packaging as well as any special handling instructions in an orderly fashion.
• Reads and understands job traveler and verifies graphics per customer order.
• Learns how to operate the Pacejet shipping system.
• Operates the band saw, banding equipment, and floor jacks.
• Knows proper lifting techniques and seeks help with heavy weights, avoiding awkward body positions.
• Works in the stocking program side of shipping.
• Puts part numbers on the shelf and releases part numbers from the shelf.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems.
• Keeps all work areas clear of clutter and equipment.
• May be asked to take part in year‑end and general inventory procedures.
• Reports any defective graphic or shortage to Shipping Supervisor.

Competencies

• Accesses information on a computer.
• Willing to be trained on the operation of an electric pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Interprets data sheets.
• Is organized and can work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Works under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Gives directions and switches jobs if necessary before completion.
• Multiplies tasks.
• Shows initiative and demonstrates leadership.

Work Environment

• Climate‑controlled work environment.
• Cement floor.
• Clean working environment.

Physical Demands

• Occasional reaching across midline, fingering, feeling, stooping or kneeling.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 63 lbs.
• Frequent walking, change of position, reaching, handling.
• Frequent use of arm and firm grasp.
• Constant standing.

Expected Hours of Work

Full‑time; Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day. Additional hours may be required to meet customer deadlines.