Description

Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

The Diez Group Kansas City (DGKC)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Position Type: Full-Time (2nd shift - 3:15 pm to 11:45 pm)

Position Overview

The Diez Group Kansas City (DGKC) is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to support our warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining accurate shipping documentation, supporting inventory control, and ensuring customer and supplier requirements are met.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to coordinate personnel and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment.

The Diez Group is a Hispanic-owned minority business committed to delivering high-quality products on time and at competitive prices to our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the receipt and shipment of materials required for production and distribution operations.
• Prepare bills of lading for customer shipments and supplier returns.
• Maintain accurate and organized shipping and receiving records and documentation.
• Coordinate manpower and material-handling resources, particularly crane and forklift operators.
• Communicate directly with customers to ensure inventory needs, shipping schedules, and other requirements are met.
• Support inventory control activities by maintaining accurate material tracking and documentation.
• Ensure housekeeping and organization are maintained in the coil field and designated work areas.
• Follow established work instructions, company policies, and applicable safety procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; a college degree in a related field is preferred.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Previous shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate work activities and provide direction and coaching to team members.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to support employee development.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, approachable, and dependable.
• Ability to follow company policies and meet attendance expectations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime as required by business needs.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has indirect supervisory responsibilities for up to approximately six (6) employees. Responsibilities include coordinating personnel and material-handling resources to support shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.

Work Environment

This position operates in a steel and aluminum processing and distribution facility. Work will primarily be performed in an office setting within the warehouse environment, with regular interaction with warehouse and plant-floor personnel.

When entering the plant floor or other designated areas, employees must wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all applicable safety procedures.

Physical Demands

• Primarily sedentary work performed in an office setting.
• Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to climb and descend a flight of stairs as needed.
• Visual abilities necessary to perform essential job functions, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Schedule

This is a full-time position, generally scheduled Monday through Friday. Extended hours, alternate shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime may be required based on business needs.

Travel

No regular or customary travel is required for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Diez Group Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Additional Information

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may be added, removed, or modified at any time based on business needs.