Shipping Coordinator - 1st Shift (8am-4:00pm) - $28.00/hour

Atkor; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leave under law

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Shipping Coordinator for the 1st shift (8am-4:00pm) at our manufacturing site in Georgia. The role reports to the Production Control Manager and focuses on coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, driver activities, and shipping desk scheduling within our JDE-based workflow.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, obtaining quotes, handling receiving duties in JDE, and ensuring accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 2–4 years in manufacturing/shipping environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Able to work in a cross‑functional team and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to integrity, respect, excellence, teamwork and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, process paperwork, and communicate with drivers for inbound/outbound shipments.
• Coordinate shipping employees to meet ongoing shipping needs.
• Obtain quotes and lead times; schedule truck accordingly.
• File and process shipping claims or discrepancies.
• Handle receiving responsibilities and enter receipts into JDE.
• Verify orders and deliveries against purchase orders; identify and resolve differences.
• Support daily production and work with leadership on problem solving.
• Prepare and control records, statistics, and reports as needed.
• Collaborate with production and distribution teams to standardize processes and reduce waste.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

JDE system

Job description

Shipping Coordinator - 1st Shift (8am-4:00pm) - $28.00/hour

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: SHIPP014145

• Posted : September 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

Shipping Coordinator - 1st Shift (8am-4:00pm) - $28.00/hour

Who we are looking for:
We are currently searching for a Shipping Coordinator. Reporting to the Production Control Manager, this person will be responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, Operator and shipping desk coordination, ensuring shipping employees are properly scheduled and performing work to meet shipping needs, coordinating driver activities, receive all plant paperwork into the JDE system along with shipping administration duties. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within a Manufacturing environment. Working with a business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Scheduling, processing paperwork, and interacting with drivers for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Coordination of scheduling of shipping employees to ensure ability to meet shipping needs on an ongoing basis.
• Obtain quotes and lead times for shipments, schedule appropriate truck.
• File and process shipping claims or logistics discrepancies.
• Handling all receiving responsibilities as it corresponds with entering receipts into JDE.
• Accept orders shipped to warehouse verify quantity and items received and compare to delivery receipt and purchase order, investigate and differences immediately, identify any damage whether visible or concealed and accept or refuse delivery as appropriate.
• Support daily production and work with leadership on problem solving to ensure schedules are met.
• Assist in the preparation and control of records, statistics, and reports as requested.
• Work closely with production and distribution teams to standardize processes, eliminate waste and optimize productivity.
• Ad hoc reporting as needed for production, inventory levels, quality and scheduled compliance reports.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma. Minimum of 2 to 4 years' experience in manufacturing and shipping environment or similar role and responsibilities.
• Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Proven analytical and math skills.
• Must be team oriented and able to work in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills.
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. The manufacturing plant is not climate controlled. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and safety work shoes. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete any required training.
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

Who we are:
Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $28.00/hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.
Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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