Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc.; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Coordinator in Olive Branch, MS. The role includes handling carrier interactions, coordinating inbound/outbound shipments, and maintaining shipping records.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with compensation at $20 per hour. Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year in a warehouse setting, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of practical work in a warehouse, receiving, or dispatch environment.
• HazMat receiving and shipping experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Working knowledge of WMS system preferred.
• English reading/writing and communication required; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for carriers and internal teams on deliveries/pick-ups, checking drivers in/out, assigning doors, and reviewing dock safety procedures.
• Monitor and coordinate all inbound/outbound shipments to ensure timely receiving and loading.
• Maintain accurate shipping/receiving records, including BOLs and order completion via WMS, and ensure all documentation/system transactions are completed correctly and on time.
• Deliver end-of-day wrap-up communication to Operations leadership on open order issues, escalating operational concerns to facility management as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Job description

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 7am-3:45pm.

The compensation for this position is $20/hour.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Serve as primary point of contact for carriers and internal teams on deliveries/pick-ups, checking drivers in/out, assigning doors, and reviewing dock safety procedures
• Monitor and coordinate all inbound/outbound shipments to ensure timely receiving and loading
• Maintain accurate shipping/receiving records, including BOLs and order completion via WMS, and ensure all documentation/system transactions are completed correctly and on time
• Deliver end-of-day wrap-up communication to Operations leadership on open order issues, escalating operational concerns to facility management as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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.