Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating the movement of materials, components, and finished goods into and out of the manufacturing facility. This role ensures shipments and deliveries are processed accurately, documentation is maintained, inventory records are updated, and materials are delivered to the appropriate locations on schedule. The coordinator works closely with production, purchasing, inventory control, customer service, and transportation providers to support efficient manufacturing operations and on-time customer deliveries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities to ensure timely and accurate movement of materials and finished goods.
• Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documents, bills of lading, packing lists, labels, and receiving records.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and other documentation to confirm accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with carriers, freight providers, and internal departments to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.
• Enter and maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions in the ERP or warehouse management system.
• Monitor shipment status, track deliveries, and communicate delays or issues to the appropriate departments.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for visible damage, quantity discrepancies, and compliance with shipping requirements.
• Coordinate the resolution of shipping errors, damaged goods, missing materials, and delivery discrepancies.
• Maintain organized shipping and receiving areas to support efficient material flow and safe warehouse operations.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, packaged, and handled in accordance with company procedures and customer specifications.
• Support inventory accuracy by ensuring receipts, shipments, and material movements are documented and recorded promptly.
• Maintain shipping and receiving records to support inventory control, customer inquiries, audits, and internal reporting.
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable shipping, handling, and transportation requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping and receiving processes, reduce errors, and improve operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, warehouse management systems, or inventory tracking software preferred.
• Familiarity with shipping documentation, freight coordination, inventory transactions, and material handling procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, resolve routine shipping and receiving issues, and escalate complex problems appropriately.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• Valid driver's license required.  
• Ability and willingness to drive box truck as required in local area. 
•  Driving is 10 - 15% of job. 
•  1 to 3 years experience 

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent 

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, vibration, hot parts & sharp edges. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud. 

CADREX CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.