Shipping Coordinator / Material Handler

Mercedes Benz U.S. International; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Group life insurance

Job summary

KettenWulf, Inc. in Auburn, AL is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Coordinator to manage shipping, receiving, and inventory handling in a manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with production in Auburn and logistics teams in Atlanta and international locations to ensure smooth material flow.

The role requires forklift certification, SAP/ERP familiarity, and ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly; accuracy in packing lists and documentation is essential for on-time shipments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or shipping office in a manufacturing company or similar operation.
• Valid certificate for 5000lb sit-down forklift, walkie stacker and pallet jack.
• Ability to safely and repeatedly lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all shipping, receiving, and inventory handling activities.
• Prepare packing lists, freight bills, and export documents as needed.
• Coordinate freight shipping and receiving with internal teams and logistics providers.
• Perform incoming goods inspections and report missing items or damages.
• Maintain orderly warehouse and adequate stock for operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Shipping Coordinator / Material Handler

(Hourly, Full-time)

Wages: $19.00/hour based on experience

Founded in 1925 in Eslohe, Germany, KettenWulf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of a wide range of precision-engineered conveyor chains and sprockets serving a diverse base of OEM and End-User industrial customers worldwide. KettenWulf, Inc. serves North America and South America.

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

KettenWulf seeks a Shipping/Receiving Coordinator to join the growing U.S. subsidiary of KettenWulf, based in Auburn, AL. This role is responsible for coordinating all processes and activities related to shipping, receiving, and handling inventory before and after production. This role will work closely with our production department in Auburn as well as with our logistics departments in Atlanta and our international locations in Germany and China.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Picking semi-finished parts from stock and bringing to work areas. Taking finished product from production areas to final preparation and packing for shipping
• Preparing packing lists, freight bills, and occasionally export documents
• Coordinating freight shipping and receiving by communicating internally within inside sales and purchasing departments as well as logistics providers (trucking companies, freight forwarders)
• Completing incoming goods inspections and reporting missing items or damages
• Maintain orderly warehouse and sufficient stock of supplies as required for warehouse operations

Job requirements

• Experience in a warehouse or shipping office in a manufacturing company or similar operation
• Valid certificate for 5000lb. sit-down forklift, walkie stacker and pallet jack
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Folder Structure; SAP experience desired, other ERP program experience beneficial
• Ability to safely and repeatedly lift 50 lbs. is required
• Reliable transportation and ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and work with various tools and machines as required for the position
• OSHA 10 Card desired but not required.

What we offer:

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Retention Bonus
• Company-paid health insurance for Employees and partial coverage for dependents
• Company-paid dental & vision Insurance for employees and dependents
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and company match
• Health Savings Account option for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, and company holidays.