Shipping & Receiving Coordinator: Inventory Control & FIFO

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment West Des Moines is partnering with a local company to recruit a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator. The role pays $17.00 - $25.00 per hour and requires experience in shipping/receiving, accurate inventory control, and ability to lift heavy materials.

The position involves receiving materials, packing shipments, creating packing slips, and coordinating freight pickups. Proficiency with inventory systems and the ability to work both independently and with a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Occasional lifting of 20-40lbs.
• Standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ability to read measurements on yard sticks, meter sticks or tape measures.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work alongside others as well as independently.
• Previous experience in a shipping and receiving role is required

Responsibilities

• Receive raw material and enter them into our computer system, then place in the proper location.
• Package and prepare daily shipments per customer requirements.
• Maintain 100% inventory accuracy in the system.
• Create and maintain efficient organization of all materials.
• Ensure material flow is consistent with FIFO guidelines.
• Identify, justify, and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Use the system to create customer packing slips.
• Prepare bills of lading and schedule freight pickup as needed.
• Must lift up to 40lbs and up to 70lbs with assistance.
• Drive a delivery truck to move material to customers

Skills

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Inventory accuracy

Reading measurements

Teamwork and independence

Shipping and receiving experience

Job description

Express Employment West Des Moines is partnering with a local company to recruit a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator. The role pays $17.00 - $25.00 per hour and requires experience in shipping/receiving, accurate inventory control, and ability to lift heavy materials.

The position involves receiving materials, packing shipments, creating packing slips, and coordinating freight pickups. Proficiency with inventory systems and the ability to work both independently and with a team are essential.