Shipping & Receiving Coordinator I

Liberty Packaging - Illinois; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator to manage shipping operations at their Rock Island facility. The role involves planning shipments, tracking orders, and ensuring timely deliveries while supporting a team. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Financial advising

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in production shipping/receiving.
• Willingness to work other shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop load plans and coordinate with customer service for timely delivery.
• Prepare and retain documentation of shipments and conduct inventory counts.
• Schedule delivery appointments and communicate with the shipping team.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

As a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator at Liberty Packaging, you will support successful shipping and receiving operations by planning shipments based on product availability and customer requests, tracking orders to ensure timely deliveries, and preparing shipping documents. This role drives value through execution in safety, technology, process improvement, and freight management.

This full-time position reports to the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor and is located at our Rock Island, IL, manufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop load plans with the shipping and receiving supervisor based on customer needs, freight availability, and trailer utilization for local and out-of-state transportation.
2. Review customer release dates and coordinate with Production Planner/Scheduler and Customer Service to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
3. Guide, structure, and prioritize the shipping and receiving team to load trailers efficiently to support delivery plans.
4. Prepare, review, and retain documentation of shipments, load sheets, bills of lading, and other related documents.
5. Identify and notify production and customer service teams of any discrepancies in materials versus internal records.
6. Coordinate shipping and delivery schedules with carriers.
7. Schedule delivery appointments with external customers via inbound and outbound calls.
8. Reschedule missed appointments in collaboration with other departments.
9. Communicate with the customer service team to prioritize loads as needed.
10. Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts, generate inventory reports, and participate in physical inventory processes.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of experience in production shipping/receiving, as a forklift operator, coordinator, or inventory specialist.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for business correspondence, spreadsheets, and reporting.
• Willingness to work other shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting pay range is $18.23 - $22.79 per hour, with potential variation based on factors like education, skills, and experience. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with matching, profit sharing, and more.

At LDI, we offer comprehensive benefits including wellness resources, tuition assistance, and financial advising. Eligibility depends on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking.
• Manual dexterity and ability to work with repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods.
• Visual and auditory abilities to perform essential functions.
• Other physical activities include reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, and grasping.

About our company

Liberty Diversified International (LDI), headquartered in Minnesota, employs over 1,900 people across various facilities in the US and Mexico. Since 1918, our values of Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence have guided us. Our companies include Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics, and Quarrix Building Products. We are an equal opportunity employer.