Shipping Coordinator/Bridge Fabrication

Opti Staffing; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Overtime available

Stable company

Hands-on shop work

Job summary

Opti Staffing is seeking a Shipping Coordinator/Bridge Fabrication in Tigard, OR to coordinate inbound/outbound shipments and support shop operations. You will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Project Management, Transportation, and Yard teams to ensure materials move on schedule and are properly documented.

The role involves hands-on duties in the shop and yard, with required steel-toed boots, crane and forklift use, and a four-day schedule with long shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, material coordination, warehouse operations, or a similar role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and follow through.
• Safety minded and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipments based on production and project schedules.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Project Management, Transportation, and Yard teams.
• Coordinate the receiving, staging, loading, and shipping of materials and fabricated steel.
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move and stage large pieces of steel and fabricated assemblies.
• Jump on a forklift to load, unload, and move materials throughout the shop and yard.
• Communicate with carriers, suppliers, drivers, and internal teams to keep shipments moving.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation and material traceability.

Skills

Shipping coordination

Logistics coordination

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Position

Shipping Coordinator/Bridge Fabrication

Location

Tigard, OR

Pay

$27 to $30 per hour DOE

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., four 10 hour shifts

Job Description

This is part logistics coordination, part hands on shop support, and entirely focused on keeping big steel moving safely and efficiently! The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the movement of inbound and outbound materials, fabricated steel, and assemblies across the Fought campus. Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Project Management, Transportation, and the Yard teams, this position ensures materials are received, staged, loaded, documented, and shipped according to project schedules and customer requirements. This role serves as the central point of coordination for daily shipping activities, helping maximize yard efficiency, maintain material traceability, minimize delays, and support uninterrupted production. Important to Know: This is definitely not a desk only position. You will spend a good portion of your day in the shop and yard, working around active steel fabrication operations. One moment you may be updating shipping documentation, and the next you may be operating an overhead crane, jumping on a forklift, or helping move large pieces of fabricated steel. Steel toed boots are required.

Responsibilities

You’ll:

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipments based on production and project schedules
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Project Management, Transportation, and Yard teams
• Coordinate the receiving, staging, loading, and shipping of materials and fabricated steel
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move and stage large pieces of steel and fabricated assemblies
• Jump on a forklift to load, unload, and move materials throughout the shop and yard
• Help move, organize, and stage large metal components while maintaining proper placement and traceability
• Communicate with carriers, suppliers, drivers, and internal teams to keep shipments moving
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation and material traceability
• Help organize and maximize yard space and material flow
• Verify that the correct materials are loaded and shipped to the right location
• Identify potential delays or issues and communicate them before they impact production or customers
• Move regularly between the office, shop, and yard throughout the day
• Support a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Jump in and help wherever needed to keep operations moving

Benefits

• $27 to $30 per hour DOE
• Four day workweek with Fridays off and optional overtime
• Consistent Monday through Thursday schedule
• Opportunity to join a stable and established company
• Active role that combines coordination, equipment operation, and hands on shop work
• Fast paced environment where your work directly impacts production and project success
• Opportunity to operate overhead cranes and forklifts while working with large fabricated steel components
• Work alongside experienced professionals in steel fabrication and construction
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and build a long term career

Requirements

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, material coordination, warehouse operations, or a similar role
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and follow through
• Comfortable working in a fast paced manufacturing or industrial environment
• Comfortable spending a significant portion of the day in the shop and yard
• Willing and able to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts as part of the daily responsibilities
• Comfortable working around and helping move large pieces of steel and fabricated assemblies
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and keep everyone on the same page
• Strong attention to detail, especially with shipping paperwork and material tracking
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Safety minded and dependable
• Steel toed boots are required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work the full Monday through Thursday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.