Shipping Coordinator

Samuel Packaging Systems Group; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Packaging Systems Group is seeking a Shipping Clerk to organize and manage shipping activities on site. You will maintain inventory, schedule truckloads, prepare daily shipping lists, and handle shipping paperwork while coordinating with Sales, Customers, and Logistics partners.

Knowledge of ERP systems and UPS equipment is preferred. The role requires a high school diploma plus 3–5 years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of experience.
• Fluent with ERP system as relevant to position.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with proactive improvement.
• Ability to analyze problems and find effective solutions.
• Ability to work with all types of people and in a team setting.

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 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 maintain carrier relationships.
• Attend productions meetings in the absence of the Shipping Supervisor.
• Understand the ISO system and its impact on the job.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Windows-based applications

UPS equipment

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.
• Must be fluent with ERP system as relevant to position.
• 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
• Lifting – Frequent (0 -30 lbs.)
• Reaching / simple grasping – Frequent
• Push / Pulling – Frequent
• Lifting above waist / shoulders – Occasionally
• Verbal Communication – Frequent

Work 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)

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.