Shipping Receiving Coordinator

IFS INDUSTRIES, INC.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

IFS INDUSTRIES, INC. is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Coordinator to manage the daily flow of inbound and outbound materials and lead warehouse operations.

The role serves as the main contact for shipping/receiving, ensuring inventory accuracy, documentation compliance, and timely communication with production, customer service, and carriers. The position emphasizes coordinating priorities with production and customer service, maintaining logs, and supporting FIFO practices while upholding safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years warehouse shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating warehouse operations preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping/receiving activities and ensure timely communication between warehouse, production, customer service and transport.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trucks safely and verify shipments against PO, packing slips and shipping docs.
• Maintain shipping logs, monitor status, and address delays or issues; ensure inventory accuracy and documentation compliance.
• Support OSHA safety policies; keep a clean, organized warehouse; promote safe forklift operation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Position Summary The Shipping/Receiving Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the daily flow of inbound and outbound materials while actively participating in warehouse operations. This position serves as the primary point of contact for shipping and receiving activities, ensuring inventory accuracy, documentation compliance, and timely communication between warehouse personnel, production, customer service, and transportation providers.

Description

The Shipping/Receiving Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the daily flow of inbound and outbound materials while actively participating in warehouse operations. This position serves as the primary point of contact for shipping and receiving activities, ensuring inventory accuracy, documentation compliance, and timely communication between warehouse personnel, production, customer service, and transportation providers. The Coordinator performs all duties of a Shipping/Receiving Operator while providing additional leadership in scheduling, prioritization, documentation, and problem resolution.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

Shipping & Receiving

• Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks safely.
• Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
• Prepare outbound shipments to meet customer and carrier requirements.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage, quantity, and quality concerns.
• Accurately receive and ship transactions using the warehouse management system (WMS)/ERP.

Coordination

• Coordinate daily shipping priorities with production and customer service.
• Schedule carrier pickups and deliveries.
• Monitor shipment status and communicate delays or issues.
• Resolve discrepancies involving inventory, shipping documents, or damaged materials.
• Maintain shipping logs and required records.

Inventory

• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Ensure proper material identification and storage.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Support FIFO inventory practices.

Safety & Quality

• Follow OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse.
• Promote safe forklift operation and proper material handling.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years warehouse shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Previous experience coordinating warehouse operations preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, climb, and reach throughout the shift.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Work in varying warehouse temperatures.