Shipping Coordinator

Gunnebo Group; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Profit Sharing 3% Match

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gunnebo Group in Milford, OH seeks an entry level Shipping Coordinator to support the Shipping Lead and Management. You will coordinate outbound duties, prepare bills of lading, perform data entry in Sage, and ensure on-time shipments while maintaining accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include scheduling carrier pick-ups, keeping shipping materials stocked, following Lean/5S practices, and communicating clearly with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education and two years of factory-related experience in shipping/receiving.
• Experience in a warehouse or shipping/receiving role is a plus.
• Must read/write English, follow verbal instructions, and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Carry out shipping responsibilities in the ERP system.
• Schedule carrier pick-ups as per customer PO or company procedures.
• Ensure final inspections and proper paperwork with sign-offs from Operations.
• Maintain adequate supply of shipping materials and forward requisitions for materials.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.

Skills

Shipping

Data entry

English fluency

Forklift operation

Lean/5S

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sage ERP

UPS/FedEx software

Job description

Our entry level Shipping Coordinator assists the Shipping Lead and Management by coordinating all outbound duties. The role collaborates with internal departments to ensure promise dates are met, organizes and arranges daily freight, coordinates freight pickups with carriers, and performs all needed entries within Sage to ship and invoice shipments. Ensure documentation accuracy and on time shipment of products so that they flow smoothly.

What You Will Do

• Carry out shipping responsibilities, including completing required tasks in the ERP system using a computer terminal.
• Schedule timely pick-up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order or follow alternative company procedures if customer does not specify.
• Ensure final inspections and proper paperwork with signoffs from Operations is complete.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the supervisor.
• Responsible for always keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand.
• Required to forward a requisition for shipping materials to the Department Supervisor for approval.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment while adhering to all incident and accident reporting procedures.
• Participate in Lean initiatives and Kaizen/5S protocols, ensuring all processes and procedures are followed.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to details and good organizational skills
• Follow company safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Excellent Attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum of a high school education and two years of factory related experience in similar role in shipping and receiving.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or shipping/receiving role are a plus.
• Required to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math.
• Must utilize computer for basic data entry related to shipping tasks
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Specific Knowledge and skills

• Must be able to correctly complete bills of lading and be familiar with various forms that are used and required by the major freight carriers.
• Must be capable of estimating weight and use that information to calculate the cost of shipping.
• Must be familiar with proper packaging methods and able to interpret visual aids used to convey specific packaging requirements.
• Must be familiar with the most common material handling equipment and be a licensed forklift truck operator.
• Experience with UPS/FEDEX online software is desirable.

Do you want to be part of creating a safer world? Without thinking about it, you meet us in your everyday life – at home, in transit and at work. We are at the airport, where you commute, where you work, play and shop. Diverse in our offering, our customer outreach and in our mindset, Gunnebo is leading the transformation of the security business through digitalization and connectivity for the continuous development of smart entrance control and safe storage solutions.

If you are passionate about being part of an exciting transformation journey working with a global, multi-cultural and highly motivated organisation this is the opportunity for you. Hamilton/Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.

Why join us

Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety and collaboration? Our employees have ideas on how to build a safer and more sustainable tomorrow and the drive and passion to realize them. Our attention to societal trends, and our ability to translate these into business opportunities, alongside our dedication to customers, sustainability and digitalization have earned us a place among the leading companies in our industry.

We believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. Performance driven by a forward-thinking attitude, passionate teamwork, and the strong will to continuously learn. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international and diverse and pro-active working environment. Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.

At Gunnebo, we have a bigger mission, we are working For a Safer World. Welcome with your application.

About Gunnebo Group

The Hamilton/Gunnebo Group is a global leader in security offering innovative products and services to protect and control the flow of people, and to safely secure valuables. Through our businesses Gunnebo Entrance Control and Hamilton/Gunnebo Safe Storage we offer solutions to customers in retail, public transport, public and commercial buildings, industrial and high-risk sites and banking. We operate worldwide through our 3,400 employees, 25 country locations and 10 production facilities to serve customers in over 100 markets. Together we create a safer world.

Gunnebo Safe Storage

specializes in certified physical security solutions. Whether this is to safely secure valuables, cash, private or business critical possessions from burglary, fire and explosion, or to provide industries with customized solutions for specific storing needs, such as pharmaceuticals or luxury products – we provide peace of mind at home, in transit and at work.

Hamilton/Gunnebo is an EEOC employer.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Profit Sharing 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance