Shipping & Logistics Coordinator

Bekum America Corporation

Williamston, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Extrusion, Forklift, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Mentoring, Molding Processes, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Product Shipments, Production Schedule, Production Support, Record Keeping, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping Documents, Shipping Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Training/Teaching, Warehousing
LOCATION
Williamston, MI
POSTED
2 days ago
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## Company Description
We are BEKUM America Corporation, the world's leading designer and builder of extrusion blow molding machines. We are proud of our legacy, our accomplishments and our worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. We recognize that our employees are key to our success and we believe in mentoring, tutoring and further developing our employees. We know PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!
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## Job Description
This role is responsible for preparing, packaging, documenting, and coordinating domestic and international shipments while ensuring compliance with company quality, safety, and customer requirements. This position plays a key role in supporting production schedules and customer satisfaction through efficient shipping operations.
The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Pick, stage, package, and prepare materials, parts, and products for shipment according to production schedules and customer requirements.
- Review work orders, shipping notices, bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, and related documentation to prioritize and coordinate shipments.
- Verify quantities, weights, dimensions, and part numbers to ensure shipment accuracy.
- Determine appropriate shipping methods and carriers based on destination, customer requirements, cost, and delivery timelines.
- Process domestic and international shipments using shipping software, including UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, and other carrier systems as required.
- Generate and apply shipping labels, packing slips, customs documentation, and related shipping records.
- Package products using appropriate materials and methods to ensure safe transport and delivery.
- Build, assemble, and repair shipping crates, pallets, and other shipping containers using wood and related materials.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the facility and shipping areas.
- Inspect outgoing shipments to ensure proper packaging, labeling, and compliance with customer and company requirements.
- Provide support and cross-functional coverage for shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations as needed.
- Maintain accurate shipping records and documentation in company systems.
- Follow all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and scope of the position.
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## Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in shipping, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or related operations preferred.
- Experience with domestic and international shipping processes is preferred.
- Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of shipping and carrier systems, including UPS WorldShip and FedEx shipping platforms.
Basic computer skills, including data entry and us
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Bekum America Corporation