Shipping Coordinator (Can Plant)

Position Summary

Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non‑carbonated beverages. Using state‑of‑the‑art can‑making technology, this high‑speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities. The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and executing the daily logistics of finished goods leaving the Aluminum Beverage Can Manufacturing Plant. This role ensures timely, accurate, and safe preparation and loading of customer orders, maintains detailed shipping records, and coordinates communication between the production floor, warehouse, and third‑party carriers to optimize delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Logistics and Documentation
  • Coordinate and schedule inbound and outbound shipments with trucking companies, ensuring carriers arrive on time and loads are ready for efficient pickup.
  • Review customer orders, confirm quantities and can specifications, and generate all required shipping documents, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing lists, and customs documentation when applicable.
  • Accurately enter and update shipping information, tracking numbers, and delivery confirmation into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (e.g., SAP) and/or Warehouse Management System (WMS).
  • Partner with the Warehouse and Forklift team to verify inventory counts and locations, ensuring the correct finished goods are staged for the appropriate loads.
• Warehouse and Loading Oversight
  • Direct and monitor the loading of finished can pallets onto trailers, ensuring loads are secured properly, comply with weight distribution limits, and meet customer‑specific loading requirements.
  • Ensure all loading dock procedures, including trailer inspection, wheel chocks, and dock lock safety, are strictly followed by plant personnel and external carriers.
  • Oversee the organization of the finished goods staging area, verifying product stability, proper labeling, and quality integrity of the palletized loads.
• Communication and Compliance
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external carriers, resolving delays, scheduling conflicts, and shipment discrepancies.
  • Communicate closely with the Production Supervisor and Planning team regarding daily output and potential scheduling changes to ensure alignment between production completion and truck availability.
  • Maintain records in compliance with DOT regulations, trade compliance, and company policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, or warehouse coordination, preferably in a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SAP (Shipping/Warehouse modules) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with truck drivers, production leads, and corporate logistics teams.
• Preferred experience in high‑volume consumer goods packaging or the beverage industry.
• Knowledge of DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and weight distribution requirements for trailers.
• Experience with automated warehouse management systems (WMS) and barcode scanning technology.
• Strong working knowledge of standard shipping procedures and ERP/WMS software for shipment processing and inventory tracking.
• Experience creating and interpreting Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, and export/import documentation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to coordinate between multiple internal and external parties.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in inventory and shipping paperwork.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations related to loading docks and securing cargo.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime; flexibility for long days, evenings, holidays.
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds; preference given to qualified local candidates.
• General computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and web‑based software; familiarity with SAP or other inventory/shipping tracking systems.

Environmental & Physical Factors

• Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, chemicals, fumes, dust, and clean environments.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, occasional bending; lifting, carrying, pulling/pushing, and reaching for supplies; occasional lifts up to 50 lb.
• Climbing stairs and ladders; manual dexterity required for repetitive use of keyboard, computer devices, power tools, and machining equipment.
• Must wear safety equipment such as earplugs, goggles, and steel‑toed shoes.
• Continuous use of vision, hearing, and speech.

Hours / Special Conditions

• 12‑hour rotating shifts: 4 days on, 4 days off; includes night shifts.
• Schedule may vary based on plant operational needs and may include long days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.