Shipping Coordinator

Dometic; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dometic is seeking a passionate Shipping Coordinator for their Sparta, TN facility. This role involves managing shipping and warehouse operations, including operating forklifts, preparing shipping documents, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment.

With a dynamic, fast-paced environment, Dometic offers opportunities for growth, competitive benefits including medical plans, 401(k) matching, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse/logistics experience of 2-4 years required.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds regularly.
• Forklift experience required – forklift certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit down and stand up forklift.
• Create packing slips and communicate with LTL carriers.
• Load shipments onto trucks and ensure order accuracy.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to Detail

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Office

Bar-coding systems

Job description

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Shipping Coordinator. This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and will work in Sparta, TN.

About The Position

As Shipping Coordinator of the Sparta team, you will be involved in shipping and warehouse operations, including operating forklifts, preparing shipping documents, coordinating with carriers, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment. It also includes receiving and organizing inventory, generating pick lists, directing material handlers, resolving inventory discrepancies, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace. The position requires teamwork, communication with customer service, and flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Operate sit down and stand up forklift
• Create packing slips, bills of lading, figure freight charges, and select common carrier, UPS, FedEx, LTLs etc. on computer
• Communicate with LTL carriers, making selection of carrier and communicating with carrier for timely pickups
• Process and post shipments per shipping procedures
• Load shipments onto trucks, via forklift, and ensure that all items match the customer’s order
• Assist with pulling parts for job orders as instructed daily
• Work as a team to receive incoming deliveries, validate to packing slip and put away
• Maintain organized, clean and safe work area
• Produces pull orders and tracks completion
• Generates, prioritizes, and distributes pick lists from computer
• Directing material handlers and shippers and receiving
• Ability to detect and correct inventory discrepancies
• Perform random cycle counts and make any necessary corrections
• Communicates with customer service on special instructions
• Classifies freight
• May be assigned to perform other duties as requested
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Qualifications & Experience

A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and warehouse as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior warehouse/logistics experience required 2-4 years
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds on a regular basis
• Familiar with Bills of Lading, Packing Lists and Purchase Orders to the extent of proper receiving, matching and distribution of material
• Forklift experience required – forklift certification a plus
• Prior Manufacturing experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail with critical thinking
• Team Player
• Use of phones, computer, email and Internet. Microsoft programs experience preferred
• Strong time management and organization skills required
• Thorough understanding of bar‑coding systems, Mapics and Microsoft Office programs

Skills & Competencies

• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Math skills
• Attention to Detail
• Daily standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending, and pushing / pulling
• Ability to focus on detail while dealing with multiple projects at once
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.