Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Coordinator to join our team. Under the Warehouse Supervisor, you will handle administrative duties in the Shipping/Receiving Department.

This role operates Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:45pm, with hourly compensation of $20.00. You will coordinate carrier communications, manage inbound/outbound shipments, and support the Operations team with accurate documentation and timely updates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of practical work in a warehouse, receiving, or dispatch environment.
• HazMat receiving and shipping experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and basic software.
• English communication skills; bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for carriers and clients regarding deliveries and pickups.
• Check in/out drivers; assign doors and explain dock safety procedures.
• Monitor inbound and outbound shipments for timely processing.
• Record all inbounds/outbounds in the Shipping/Receiving Log and complete documentation.
• Provide end-of-day wrap-up for Operations leadership with key issues.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Microsoft Office

Bilingual Spanish/English

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS system

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries. More than anything else, we're a trusted consultant to our customers, working tirelessly to find solutions to their business challenges.

Here at Barrett, we're looking for smart, hard-working top performers who are interested in joining a fantastic team within a fast-growing company. If this sounds like you and you're looking for a new home that rewards excellent work, effort, and collaboration, Barrett is the place for you!

The Position

The Shipping/Receiving Coordinator, under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, performs administrative duties in the Shipping/Receiving Department(s).

This position works Monday through Friday, from 8:00am- 4:45pm.

The compensation for this position is $20.00/hour.

Your Day-to-Day

• Serve as single point of contact for all carriers, client support specialist, routing coordinator and/or any other relevant parties regarding deliveries and pick-ups.
• Check in/out all drivers; informs drivers of assigned door and explain dock safety procedures.
• Monitor all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are received and/or loaded out and in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all inbounds/outbounds are recorded in the Shipping/Receiving Log.
• Work with warehouse management system or other applicable software to print BOL's and check order completion etc.
• Ensure all required documentation and system transactions (electronically and/or manually) are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide to Operations leadership an end of day wrap-up communication containing pertinent information regarding any issues relating to open orders.
• Escalate operational issues to facility management in a timely and efficient manner
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Table

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of practical work in a warehouse, receiving, or dispatch environment.
• HazMat receiving and shipping experience preferred.
• Proficient in all Microsoft business applications such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Working knowledge of WMS system preferred Ability to read, write and communicate in English (Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred).
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
• Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and the ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Barrett Distribution Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.