Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

Express Employment Professionals; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is looking for a dependable Shipping & Receiving Coordinator in Des Moines, WA. The position requires verifying products for outgoing shipments and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in shipping or warehouse operations, possess strong attention to detail, and be comfortable working with temperature-controlled products. Core duties include operating forklifts, loading trucks, and maintaining an organized workspace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in shipping, warehouse operations, or order fulfillment.
• Current forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and remain on feet for most of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Verify finished goods pallets for correct SKU and quantity.
• Stage completed pallets in the correct shipping lanes.
• Operate a forklift to move and load finished goods safely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Communication

Basic computer proficiency

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Forklift

WMS or ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

POSITION: SHIPPING & RECEIVING COORDINATOR

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Coordinator for our evening shift. This role is responsible for verifying finished product pallets, confirming labeling and shipping documentation, staging orders, and ensuring the correct product is loaded onto the correct outbound trucks.

This position works closely with the Warehouse & Shipping Manager, Logistics Coordinator, and Production teams, playing a critical role in keeping our outgoing shipments accurate, organized, and on schedule.

What You'll Do

• Verify finished goods pallets for correct SKU, quantity, lot/date codes, and customer order requirements
• Confirm pallets meet company standards, including stack patterns, height limits, stretch wrap/strapping, labeling, and corner boards as required
• Review labels and shipping paperwork (BOLs, customer orders, POs, item counts, and lot/date codes) to prevent mis-shipments
• Stage completed pallets in the correct shipping lanes or dock doors while maintaining an organized staging area
• Operate a forklift to move, stage, and load finished goods safely and efficiently
• Load outbound trucks in the correct sequence and confirm the correct pallets are loaded onto the proper trailer
• Perform final load verification prior to departure, confirming pallet counts, labels, product condition, and trailer seals when applicable
• Use scanners, WMS systems, or shipping logs to track pallet movement and outbound shipments
• Communicate shipment priorities, delays, and issues with Production, QA, and Shipping/Receiving teams
• Identify and report shortages, overages, damaged product, labeling errors, and other shipment discrepancies
• Follow GMPs, food safety requirements, and warehouse safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized dock and work area
• Assist with basic inventory control tasks such as product tracking and location verification

Qualifications

• Current forklift certification (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow load plans and shipping documentation
• Ability to lift to 75 lbs and remain on your feet for most of the shift
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the evening shift, with overtime or weekend work as needed
• Comfortable working around temperature-controlled or cold products
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• 3+ years of experience in shipping, warehouse operations, manufacturing, or order fulfillment
• Experience with pallet labeling, load verification, and preventing mis-shipments
• Familiarity with scanners, WMS, or ERP systems
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Schedule

• Shift: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Days: Monday – Friday + OT/weekends as needed

Location/Region: Des Moines, WA