Shipping & Inventory Coordinator

Central Valley Meat Co; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Meat Company is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping Specialist to support logistics and inventory operations at our Hanford, CA facility. You will coordinate outbound shipments, ensure accuracy of packing slips, invoices, and sales orders, and maintain clear communication with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires strong Excel skills, high accuracy, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, with a rotating day

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent experience in logistics, inventory, or shipping may be considered.
• Previous experience in shipping, inventory or logistics coordination role strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with spreadsheets, inventory systems, and report generation is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to problem-solve independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in a team setting and independently.
• Must be able to work a weekly rotating schedule between morning and afternoons and work Saturday in rotation as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of finished goods.
• Verify and reconcile shipping documents, including sales orders, packing slips, and invoices for all our entities.
• Monitor finished product inventory and resolve discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Maintain accurate records of all outbound shipments and ensure proper filing and retention of documentation.
• Collaborate closely with warehouse staff, production teams, and third-party logistics providers to address issues and streamline shipping operations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly shipping and inventory reports.
• Identify and communicate delays, damages, or shipment issues to the appropriate parties.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Accurately and efficiently enter data related to shipments and inventory into internal tracking systems.
• Support ongoing improvement efforts within the shipping and logistics process.
• Enter key data from shipment documents and transactions into Excel spreadsheets.
• Verify load maps against price sheets.
• Maintain constant communication verbally and via email with all departments.
• Enter and process employee orders.
• Reconcile US Cold Storage receipts with inbound paperwork, ensuring all documents match.
• Create receiving purchase orders (PO's) and orders as needed.
• Answer phone calls and assist with related inquiries.
• Other job duties assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Inventory systems

Report generation

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Central Valley Meat Company is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping Specialist to support logistics and inventory operations at our Hanford, CA facility. You will coordinate outbound shipments, ensure accuracy of packing slips, invoices, and sales orders, and maintain clear communication with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires strong Excel skills, high accuracy, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, with a rotating day