Shipping Receiving Coordinator- Rebar

Drake--williams-Steel,-Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake-Williams Steel, Inc. in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Production/Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to coordinate loading, delivery of materials, and keep customers informed of upcoming deliveries and delays.

You will review schedules, prepare shipping documents, verify shipments align with projects, and monitor deliveries while addressing customer inquiries. The role also supports production coordination and ensures safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Two years shipping and receiving experience.
• One year fabrication industry experience preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate loading and delivery of materials for safe, cost-effective deliveries.
• Review shipping schedules, fabrication status, and jobsite delivery dates to prioritize loads.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documents, bills of lading, packing lists and related paperwork.
• Verify shipments match project details and delivery destination.
• Monitor deliveries and communicate delays or issues to the team.
• Assist in production coordination including packaging mill certs.
• Ensure vehicle licensing, safety and maintenance compliance.
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints regarding deliveries.

Skills

Transportation scheduling

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Pencil

Markers

Square

Job description

Reporting Relationships:Production CoordinatorShipping & Receiving CoordinatorPrimary Purpose of this Position:Coordinate the loading and delivery of materials per commitments to customers in a cost-effective manner. Keep customers informed of upcoming deliveries and delays. Handle customer inquiries and complaints. Handle inbound inventory & buyout deliveries, keeping reports up to date and maintaining accurate inventory records.Essential Job Functions:Coordinate and schedule delivery personnel and equipment to ensure safe, cost effective and timely delivery of materials. When necessary, contract with outside carriers to provide cost effective and timely delivery of materials.Review shipping schedules, fabrication status, customer requirements, and jobsite delivery dates to prioritize loads.Prepare and maintain shipping documents, bills of lading, load tickets, packing lists, and other required documentation.Verify that material scheduled for shipment corresponds with the correct project, release, bar list, quantity, bundle, and delivery destination.Coordinate with yard and loading personnel to ensure orders are properly staged and ready for loading.Assist in determining appropriate loading sequence based on delivery schedule, jobsite needs, truck capacity, and material configuration.Monitor scheduled deliveries and communicate delays, shortages, loading issues, or other concerns to appropriate team members.Handle all customer inquiries and complaints regarding deliveries.Coordinate and schedule vendor shipments of major buyouts and drop-shipped materials to customers.Ensure proper vehicle and equipment licensing, safety and maintenance to meet all company and government requirements and regulations.Maintain all records, reports and files relating to vehicles and transportation equipment to ensure compliance with company, insurance and governmental requirements.Make specific recommendations on changes in methods and transportation equipment that will improve customer service and reduce costs.Assist in production coordination as needed including packaging mill certs, scheduling production, etc.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent knowledge of transporting methods and transportation equipment scheduling.Superior customer service, communications, planning and negotiation skills.Resourceful, decisive and accountable.Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize. Works with a sense of urgency.Good computer skills including the use of production and shipping, spreadsheet, word processing and email software.Physical Demands:Stand OCCASIONALLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.Walk OCCASIONALLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift. The distances walked will range from a distance of a few feet to several hundred feet.Sit FREQUENTLY to CONTINOUSLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.Lift weights up to 30 pounds OCCASIONALLY from floor to head level, which includes the various prints, books, binders, and papers utilized to perform the usual work duties.Lift weights up to 50 pounds RARELY to OCCASIONALLY from floor to chest level, which may include boxes of papers, books, etc.Carry weights noted above distances ranging from a few feet to several hundred feet. 50 pounds would be carried 50 feet. Lifting devices are available.Climb OCCASIONALLY onto steps or ladders.Stoop or crouch OCCASIONALLY while performing the regular job duties. Tasks would include looking in filing cabinets, removing supplies, and restocking paper in the copier. The position will be held continuously for a few seconds to a few minutes, depending upon task.Kneel OCCASIONALLY in the commission of job duties, depending upon the task.Crawl OCCASIONALLY up to 10 feet to plug in equipment, retrieve dropped materials, etc.Reach forward OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to perform job duties or to retrieve tools. The employee will OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY be required to reach to full forward extension.Reach overhead OCCASIONALLY to retrieve books, supplies, etc.Push and pull drawers open OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to retrieve tools or supplies.Gross finger dexterity skills required operating the mouse utilized in the course of standard job duties. Fine finger dexterity is not required.Non-Material Handling DemandsEmployee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including overtime and weekends may be required based on Drake-Williams Steel’s needs.Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues.Visual ability to read and interpret material to satisfactorily do job.Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions OCCASIONALLY.Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts OCCASIONALLY.Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants OCCASIONALLY.Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.Tools Utilized:Pencil, Square, Tape Measure, Markers, and other miscellaneous office supplies.Machines Utilized:Computer equipment, Copiers, and Phones.Experience and Education Required:High school degree or equivalent.Minimum of two years experience in shipping and receiving and one year in the fabrication industry preferred.