Shipping & Logistics Assistant

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems Inc.; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring a Shipping & Logistics Assistant to support transportation and shipping operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You’ll coordinate customer routing, process shipments, maintain records, and ensure on-time delivery while providing excellent customer service. Strong organization, detail-orientation, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year in warehouse or logistics
• Experience using MS Outlook and MS Teams
• Experience with ERP systems and shipping portals preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer routing requirements via portals and email
• Create skid sheets detailing pallet contents, dimensions, weights
• Process parcel shipments, create shipping labels, coordinate with carriers
• Track shipment volumes and maintain records and reports
• Obtain proof of delivery documentation for customers and stakeholders
• Assist with shipment scheduling and communication with providers
• Provide back-up support during absences and peak workloads

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Teams

ERP systems

Shipping portals

Job description

Shipping & Logistics Assistant

Full Time Clerical Grand Rapids, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1125

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Join Pipp Mobile on our mission to help businesses save space and improve efficiency with customizable storage solutions by serving retail, office, manufacturing, institutional, and horticulture customers worldwide! Since 1981, Pipp has been known for our continuous growth, quality products, exceptional service, and ability to solve storage issues of all sizes.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Shipping & Logistics Assistant to support our transportation and shipping operations. This role is responsible for coordinating customer routing requirements, processing parcel shipments, maintaining shipment documentation, and providing day-to-day support to ensure products are delivered accurately and on time. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, has strong organizational skills, and is committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Key Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinating customer-specific routing requirements through customer portals and email communications
• Creating and maintaining skid sheets detailing pallet contents, dimensions, weights, and shipment configurations.
• Processing parcel shipments, creating shipping labels, and coordinating package deliveries with carriers.
• Tracking shipment volumes and truckload activity while maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Obtaining and managing proof of delivery documentation for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Assisting with shipment scheduling, shipping documentation, and communication with transportation providers.
• Providing back support for shipping operations during absences and periods of increased workload.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse, shipping, logistics, transportation, or related environment.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Outlook and Teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently as well as with a team.
• Experience with ERP systems and transportation or customer shipping portals preferred.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with parcel, LTL, and truckload shipping processes preferred.

As a member of the Pipp team, you can expect phenomenal benefits including medical, dental, vision, flex spending, company-matched 401K, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, paid time off and more!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.