Shipping & Logistics Coordinator
Location: Rossford, OH Area
We are partnering with a client in the Rossford, OH area to find a highly organized and motivated Shipping & Logistics Coordinator to join their team. This pivotal role involves overseeing all outgoing product shipments, meticulously managing documentation, and ensuring seamless coordination across logistics functions to support timely and accurate product distribution.
Primary Focus
The Coordinator will serve as the central point for all outgoing logistics, ensuring adherence to quality standards, carrier regulations, and internal processes. Key responsibilities include:
Dispatch Management: Accurately preparing, packaging, and labeling outgoing orders according to precise company and transportation provider specifications.
Carrier Liaison: Scheduling and coordinating efficient pickup arrangements with various carriers (e.g., UPS, FedEx, LTL freight) and managing associated paperwork.
Record Keeping & Systems: Maintaining comprehensive, up-to-date shipping records, including packing lists, invoices, and bills of lading. Diligently updating inventory and shipment status within logistics/ERP software.
Quality Control: Performing thorough inspections of all prepared shipments to verify contents against order details and identify any damage or order discrepancies before dispatch.
Warehouse Support: Maintaining a safe, clean, and highly organized shipping/receiving dock. This includes managing and stocking shipping material inventory.
Cross-Functional Assistance: Providing support to the receiving team, which may involve safely loading/unloading delivery vehicles, checking in inbound materials, and assisting in other related warehouse workflows as operational demands require.
Equipment Operation: Safely operating motorized equipment (forklift, pallet jack) for the movement and staging of materials.
Desired Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED is mandatory.
Experience: Previous professional exposure in a shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics role is strongly preferred.
Logistics Proficiency: Demonstrated familiarity with standard shipping documentation (e.g., BOLs, packing slips, purchase orders) and experience utilizing shipping software, WMS, or ERP systems.
Core Competencies: Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail are essential for maintaining high accuracy and compliance.
Communication & Problem Solving: Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal teams (e.g., Assembly, Customer Service) and external carriers to proactively resolve delivery or documentation issues.
Technical Skills: Functional competency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel) and the aptitude to quickly master proprietary company systems.
Work Environment
This position is located within a dynamic and fast-paced warehouse setting. The environment involves working near occasional noise and moving mechanical equipment, requiring awareness and adherence to all safety protocols.
