Job Title: Shipping Coordinator
Location: Waterloo, IA
Assignment Length: 24 Months
Pay Rate: $29/hour
Shift Information: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (minimal overtime)
**Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position**
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to lead shipping and receiving activities and serve as a critical liaison between departments. This office-based position involves oversight, organization, and compliance—ensuring the smooth delivery of products without hands-on movement of parts. Please note that the position requires onsite work from day one, and approximately 25% of your day will be spent on the shop floor.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities: configure loads, oversee packaging, and work with carriers to assure timely deliveries.
• Supervise or direct non-salary shipping personnel (internal and external carriers).
• Organize and prepare complex documents using business applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Gather, analyze, and summarize data for special reports; maintain accurate records.
• Create, implement, and ensure compliance with a company-wide document management system.
• Support best practices in department reporting, planning, and data control.
• Arrange and support stakeholder meetings, actions, and events.
• Conduct analyses, quality tests, and inspections with a focus on accuracy and independent judgment.
• Develop expertise in company policies, regulations, and industry standards.
• Pursue ongoing training, development, and industry knowledge as required.
Desired Skills & Experience:
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with data collection, reporting, analysis, and document control.
• Organizational, planning, and numerical skills.
• Familiarity with office systems and standard procedures.
• Experience with SAP and PowerBI preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience with hazmat, shipping, or warehousing is a plus.
Education:
• Open to recent college graduates.
Additional Details:
• Position is fully onsite, immediate start.
• Must have or be able to obtain metatarsal safety shoes by the first day.
• Business casual dress code.
• No physical shipping/lifting required; role is mostly office-based.
• Interviews will be held via MS Teams.