Shipping Coordinator

Marine; 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

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Marine is seeking a Shipping Coordinator in Sparta, TN. You’ll oversee shipping and warehouse operations, including operating forklifts and preparing shipping documents. This role demands teamwork, attention to detail, and flexibility for overtime.

Qualified candidates should have prior warehouse experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical insurance, PTO, and 401(k) with company match. Join us to grow in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse/logistics experience required 2-4 years.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Forklift experience required – forklift certification a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with critical thinking.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit down and stand up forklift.
• Create packing slips, bills of lading, and figure freight charges.
• Communicate with LTL carriers for timely pickups.
• Maintain organized, clean and safe work area.
• Perform random cycle counts and correct discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office programs

Bar-coding systems

Job description

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

A suitable background would be a

• 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.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• 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.

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.