Shipping Coordinator

Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company; Missouri; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company, is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage outbound shipment activities and ensure timely delivery of customer orders. You will prepare documentation, coordinate bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, and export licenses as needed.

Responsibilities include using ERP to record and track shipments, troubleshooting delays with carriers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining warehouse equipment such as FedEx/UPS portals and WMS.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply concepts of algebra.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents.
• Define problems and troubleshoot situations using strong conceptual thinking abilities.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and mechanical equipment and tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipping documentation and process orders.
• Coordinate the preparation and organization of bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, and required export licenses or compliance documents.
• Utilize ERP or other systems to record and track all shipping transactions.
• Troubleshoot shipping delays or changes with carriers and communicates to customers.
• Ensure shipping protocols and documentation meet regulatory requirements or special handling.
• Investigate and resolve shipping non-conformance.
• Operate the forklift truck/picker or use the hand truck to pick and transport parts and shipments.
• Maintain all warehouse equipment and shipping systems (FedEx, UPS, GP, WMS) in proper working order and perform routine maintenance as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Algebra concepts

Reading & interpreting documents

Problem solving

Precision measuring equipment

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

DOT Hazmat Transportation training

Microsoft Office knowledge

MRP or similar software

Forklift certification

Tools

ERP system

FedEx portal

UPS portal

LTL portals

WMS

Microsoft Office

MRP software

Job description

About the job

At Amphenol Charles Industries, you will have the opportunity to build a career in a workplace that fosters collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact. We strive to create a positive and rewarding workplace culture that inspires our team to do their best and become the best version of you.

Job Summary:

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing all outbound shipment activities through the company system to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely delivery of customer orders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare shipping documentation and process orders.


• Coordinate the preparation and organization of bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, and required export licenses or compliance documents.


• Utilize ERP or other systems to record and track all shipping transactions.


• Troubleshoot shipping delays or changes with carriers and communicates to customers.


• Ensure shipping protocols and documentation meet regulatory requirements or special handling.


• Investigate and resolve shipping non-conformance.


• Operate the forklift truck/picker or use the hand truck to pick and transport parts and shipments.


• Maintain all warehouse equipment and shipping systems (FedEx, UPS, GP, WMS) in proper working order and perform routine maintenance as required.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to apply concepts of algebra.


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents.


• Define problems and troubleshoot situations using strong conceptual thinking abilities.


• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and mechanical equipment and tools.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diplom or GED.


• At least 3 years of related experience.


• DOT Hazmat Transportation training preferred.


• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Systems.


• Working knowledge of MRP or similar software programs.


• Ability to operate FedEx, UPS, and LTL online portals.


• Experience with the use of forklift trucks and/or pickers. Forklift certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35-50 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

Work Environment:

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is usually moderate to loud.


• Safety shoes/boots are required.