Shipping Coordinator: Fast-Paced Logistics & Inventory Mastery

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking a Shipping Coordinator in Morris, IL to manage daily shipping activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will serve as the key link between customer orders, inventory, transportation operations, and shipment execution.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy of bills of lading and shipping docs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of shipping, warehouse, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of inventory control and shipping processes.
• Ability to prepare and review shipping documents accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/Warehouse Management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify shipping discrepancies and implement effective corrective actions.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules when business conditions require.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds while wearing required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize shipments based on customer delivery requirements.
• Ensure customer orders are prepared accurately.
• Coordinate shipment readiness with production personnel.
• Verify shipment documentation before release.
• Coordinate inter-company transfers and internal distribution shipments.
• Prepare and verify bills of lading.
• Review shipping paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain shipment records and electronic documentation.
• Verify customer-specific shipping instructions.
• Ensure shipment paperwork accompanies outbound freight.
• Coordinate shipment tracking and proof-of-delivery documentation.
• Verify finished goods inventory prior to shipment.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Ensure inventory transactions are processed accurately.
• Coordinate inventory adjustments when approved.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Schedule dock assignments and loading priorities.
• Confirm proper product placement and load securement.
• Verify quantities and product identification before shipment.
• Coordinate loading activities with drivers and carriers.
• Monitor loading efficiency and throughput.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper PPE is used within shipping areas.
• Protect product quality during handling, staging, and loading.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

ERP/WMS experience

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/Warehouse Management systems

Job description

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking a Shipping Coordinator in Morris, IL to manage daily shipping activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will serve as the key link between customer orders, inventory, transportation operations, and shipment execution.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy of bills of lading and shipping docs.