Shipping & Receiving Coordinator — Eco-Conscious Logistics

United Scrap Metal, Inc.; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

United Scrap Metal, Inc. seeks a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to organize shipments and maintain documentation. This role reports to the Shipping & Receiving Manager and supports proactive planning and accurate records for customer shipments.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, fluency in English and Spanish preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will communicate with carriers and cross-functional teams to meet delivery needs and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, with similar role experience a plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred (read, write, speak).
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
• Ability to quickly input data into various computer software applications.
• Flexibility to multi-task and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepares transportation bills, load authorizations, packaging slips, and any other necessary documentation required for shipments; contacts various consumers and brokers to coordinate pickups.
• Records shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
• Contact carrier representatives to plan for shipping and receiving materials.
• Resolves internal and external issues to ensure department is efficient in meeting customer needs.
• Communicates the coordination of and instructions for shipping and receiving materials with carrier representatives.
• Approaches the coordination of shipping methods to encourage the least amount of environmental impact possible.
• Compiles and prepares import/export reports and documents.
• Regularly communicates any safety or job-related concerns.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

United Scrap Metal, Inc. seeks a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to organize shipments and maintain documentation. This role reports to the Shipping & Receiving Manager and supports proactive planning and accurate records for customer shipments.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, fluency in English and Spanish preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will communicate with carriers and cross-functional teams to meet delivery needs and environmental goals.