Shipping & Logistics Specialist

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries (UK) Limited in Mojave, CA is seeking a Shipping Coordinator on the 1st shift to coordinate domestic and international shipments, load/unload trucks, and maintain accurate shipping documentation. You will ensure on-time departures while upholding safety and DOT/HazMat compliance.

The role requires at least 1 year in a warehouse environment with attention to detail, and flexibility for some weekends/evenings. Forklift experience is a plus; able to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Domestic and international shipping is a plus.
• Experience with shipping/handling hazardous goods.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Forklift operator experience is a plus.
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods.
• Flexibility on some weekends and evenings is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies and procedures for shipping domestic and international shipments.
• Load/unload carrier trucks for pickups and deliveries.
• Provide back up for all shipping areas.
• Housekeeping/5S to ensure a safe and efficient production environment.
• Maintains all shipping paperwork required accurately and timely.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with logistics carriers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to ensure on time departures and maximize daily productivity.
• Accurately pick, stage, and prepare outbound orders according to shipping documentation, customer requirements, and transportation mode.
• Palletize and shrink wrap materials for LTL shipments and rack storage.
• Read shipping orders to determine quantity and type of transportation needed.
• Operate equipment such as forklift, electric pallet jacks and more safely and efficiently.
• Perform additional duties as required and or requested.
• Update shipping logs, ERP systems, and tracking tools to ensure real time visibility of outbound freight.
• Provide backup support across all shipping, picking, packing and receiving areas, including staging, packaging, and inventory control as needed.
• Troubleshoot common shipping issues such as damaged freight, incorrect documentation, or carrier delays, escalating when necessary.
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and hazardous materials (HazMat) handling requirements for all applicable shipments.
• Adhere to all safety policies, including PPE usage, equipment inspections, and hazard reporting.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Shipping experience

Hazardous goods handling

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Standing for long periods

Weekend/evening flexibility

Domestic/international shipping

Job description

PPG Industries (UK) Limited in Mojave, CA is seeking a Shipping Coordinator on the 1st shift to coordinate domestic and international shipments, load/unload trucks, and maintain accurate shipping documentation. You will ensure on-time departures while upholding safety and DOT/HazMat compliance.

The role requires at least 1 year in a warehouse environment with attention to detail, and flexibility for some weekends/evenings. Forklift experience is a plus; able to stand for extended periods.