Shipping Coordinator

Sentrigard Metal Systems LLC; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentrigard Metal Systems LLC is seeking a warehouse shipping supervisor to ensure timely and accurate outbound shipments from the Steel Center to branches and customers. You will supervise loading, verify trailer compatibility, and coordinate with carriers to optimize delivery schedules.

The role requires reading shipping documents, basic math, and strong attention to detail, with forklift certification to be maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; forklift operation experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret shipping documents and safety procedures.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to coordinate with carriers.
• Basic math skills and ability to work with weights, volumes, and distances.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification and stay up-to-date with requirements.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises and assists in loading outbound inventory for trucks.
• Ensures correct trailer types and load safety for outbound shipments.
• Schedules shipments with carriers and NB Handy owned trucks.
• Reviews paperwork to ensure weight limits are not exceeded.
• Creates outbound Bills of Lading and Packing Lists.
• Performs monthly inspections on NB Handy trailers.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment and follows safety practices.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading shipping docs

Verbal communication

Basic math

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for the timely and accurate shipment of all products shipped from the Steel Center to the company’s branches and customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Directly supervises and assists in the loading of all inventory being loaded on outbound trucks to ensure accuracy and proper loading techniques
• Ensures the proper inventory/types of trailer for outbound loads
• Communicates and schedules all outbound shipments with contract carrier and NB Handy owned trucks
• Reviews all transfer and customer delivery paperwork to ensure maximum weight limits are not exceeded
• Creates and distributes all outbound Bills of Lading and Packing Lists
• Performs monthly inspections on all NB Handy owned trailers
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment
• Complies with all Company safety practices and procedures
• Helps create a positive work environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be eligible to complete certification and be licensed to operate forklift and regularly keep up-to-date with any changes in the requirements.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret instructions, safety rules, shipping documents, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in one-on-one and small group settings with colleagues and carriers.
• Basic math proficiency including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as the ability to work with measurements such as weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense and follow written or oral instructions in standard warehouse and shipping scenarios.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a logistics environment.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple outbound shipments effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; have finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FLSA: Non-Exempt