Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

AppleOne Employment Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping/Receiving Coordinator in south Seattle, WA to support daily material flow, inventory, inbound deliveries and outbound shipments in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

The role requires accuracy, hands-on coordination, and teamwork with drivers, carriers, vendors, customers, and internal warehouse teams to resolve shipment issues and maintain records.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of shipping and receiving experience.
• Experience preparing Bills of Lading and related shipping documentation.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and inventory control procedures.
• Experience in a warehouse, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound shipments, prepare shipping documents, schedule carrier pickups, and verify shipment accuracy before departure.
• Receive incoming materials, match deliveries to purchase orders, inspect for shortages or damage, and document discrepancies.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Bills of Lading, packing slips, shipping labels, receiving records, and inventory transactions.
• Serve as a primary contact for drivers, carriers, vendors, customers, and internal teams regarding pickups, deliveries, shipment status, and documentation.
• Update inventory and shipping systems accurately, support cycle counts, assist with reconciliations, and maintain organized records.
• Partner with warehouse personnel to stage products, support loading and unloading, maintain efficient material flow, and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Tools

ERP

WMS

Inventory software

Shipping software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Shipping/Receiving Coordinator for an opportunity in south Seattle, WA. This role supports the daily flow of materials, inventory, inbound deliveries, and outbound shipments within a fast-paced warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.

The Shipping/Receiving Coordinator will be a key point of contact for drivers, carriers, vendors, customers, and internal warehouse teams. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys organized processes, accurate documentation, hands-on coordination, and teamwork in a high-volume logistics setting.

This position offers the chance to contribute to a dependable operation where communication, accuracy, safety, and accountability are valued. Candidates who take pride in keeping shipments moving smoothly, resolving issues quickly, and supporting a positive team environment will do well in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound shipments, prepare shipping documents, schedule carrier pickups, and verify shipment accuracy before departure.
• Receive incoming materials, match deliveries to purchase orders, inspect for shortages or damage, and document discrepancies.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Bills of Lading, packing slips, shipping labels, receiving records, and inventory transactions.
• Serve as a primary contact for drivers, carriers, vendors, customers, and internal teams regarding pickups, deliveries, shipment status, and documentation.
• Update inventory and shipping systems accurately, support cycle counts, assist with reconciliations, and maintain organized records.
• Partner with warehouse personnel to stage products, support loading and unloading, maintain efficient material flow, and follow safety procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $24.00 to $30.00 per hour.
• Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location: Seattle, WA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Coordinate daily shipping and receiving activity for inbound materials and outbound customer shipments.
• Prepare and verify Bills of Lading, packing slips, labels, receiving documents, and shipment records.
• Communicate with carriers, truck drivers, vendors, customers, and warehouse teams to resolve shipment and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions, documentation, data entry, and shipment tracking records.
• 3-5 years of shipping and receiving experience.
• Experience preparing and processing Bills of Lading and related shipping documentation.
• Strong understanding of shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, and inventory control procedures.
• Experience working in a warehouse, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally with drivers, carriers, vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assist with loading, unloading, staging, and general warehouse support as needed.
• Commitment to following warehouse safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification strongly preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP, WMS, inventory management, or shipping software systems.
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and logistics best practices.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.