Shipping & Receiving Coordinator I

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

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator I to support shipping and receiving operations. This full-time role involves planning shipments, tracking orders, and ensuring timely deliveries. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or relevant experience, with a focus on safety and process improvement.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in production shipping/receiving preferred.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and overtime.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop load plans based on customer needs and freight availability.
• Prepare and retain documentation such as shipment records and bills of lading.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and generate reports.

Skills

Forklift operation

Collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Supporting successful shipping and receiving operations at Liberty Packaging, you will be responsible for planning shipments based on product availability and customer requests, tracking orders to ensure timely deliveries, and preparing shipping documents. This role emphasizes 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 deliveries with the Production Planner/Scheduler and Customer Service team.
3. Guide, structure, and prioritize the shipping and receiving team to load trailers efficiently.
4. Prepare, review, and retain documentation such as shipment records, load sheets, and bills of lading.
5. Identify and notify relevant teams of discrepancies in materials versus records.
6. Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of materials through carriers.
7. Schedule delivery appointments with external customers and reschedule missed appointments as needed.
8. Communicate with the customer service team regarding priority loads.
9. Perform inventory cycle counts and generate reports, participating in physical inventory processes.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or 1+ years of experience in production shipping/receiving, forklift operation, or related roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for correspondence, spreadsheets, and reporting.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and overtime.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in manufacturing preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting pay range is $18.23 – $22.79 per hour, with potential for above-market pay based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, wellness resources, and financial advising.

Physical Requirements

• Regular movement including sitting, standing, walking, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Visual and auditory acuity, and physical actions like reaching, stretching, and lifting.

About Our Company

Liberty Diversified International, headquartered in Minnesota, employs over 1,900 people across various facilities in the US and Mexico. We operate in paper, packaging, workplace products, plastics, and building products industries, guided by our values of Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing