Shipping Coordinator

Samuel, Son & Co.; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. in Virginia is seeking a Shipping/Logistics Clerk to maintain inventory, organize truckloads, and prepare shipping documents using ERP systems.

You will coordinate with Sales, Customers, and carriers, monitor daily shipments, and contribute to continuous improvement. The role requires a HS diploma, 3–5 years of related experience, and strong data entry and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years experience in shipping/logistics or related role.
• Proficient with ERP systems and data entry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory of shipping supplies.
• Organize and schedule truckloads with carriers and customers.
• Monitor shop order progress to create daily and next day shipping lists.
• Prepare daily shipping paperwork and lists using computer and manual forms.
• Pick stock shipments and close out shipping bills.
• Communicate with Sales, Customers, and Logistics as needed.
• Load planning for truckload and LTL shipments; liaise with freight suppliers.
• Attend productions meetings in the absence of Shipping Supervisor.
• Understand the ISO system and its impact on the job.

Skills

Inventory management

Shipping logistics coordination

Data entry

ERP system

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

UPS equipment handling

Windows-based software

Electronic scale

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate inventory of shipping supplies.
• Organize and schedule truckloads with carriers and customers.
• Monitor shop order progress to create daily and next day shipping lists.
• Prepare daily shipping paperwork and lists using computer and manual forms.
• Pick stock shipments.
• Close out shipping bills.
• Communicate with Sales, Customers, and Logistics companies as needed.
• Load planning for truckload and LTL shipments and Target Freight, and maintain good working relationships with freight suppliers.
• Attend any productions meetings in the absence of the Shipping Supervisor.
• Understand the ISO system and elements that affect the job.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficient with Windows-based computer applications.
• UPS & other shipping equipment and processes.
• Electronic scale.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years job experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Data entry experience.
• Must be fluent with ERP system as relevant to position.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Thorough and attentive to detail in all job tasks and proactive toward continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ability to analyze problems and find effective solutions.
• Ability to work with all types of people and operate effectively in a team setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand / walk – Frequent
• Bend / squat – Frequent
• Sitting – Frequent
• Lifting – Frequent (0 -30 lbs.)
• Reaching / simple grasping – Frequent
• Push / Pulling – Frequent
• Lifting above waist / shoulders – Occasionally
• Computer usage – Frequent
• Verbal Communication – Frequent

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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

• Office environment.
• Plant environment when on manufacturing floor includes temperature variations, noise, dust, and fumes.

description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required. Staffing of positions to be determined by the company.

As an employee, you are required to understand the ISO system and the elements that affect your job.

Must prove that employee can meet the essential duties of the job within 90 days by completing employee training checklist (form num