Warehouse Shipping Coordinator
About the role
The Shipping Coordinator manages daily warehouse operations by assigning tasks, scheduling outbound shipments with carriers, and reviewing progress reports. They collaborate with warehouse leads, supervisors, and department leaders to ensure accurate order processing and timely deliveries. Seniority Level: Associate. Employment Type: Full-time.
Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents. Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including: Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal, Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot, #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly, Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces, MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young.
Responsibilities
- Schedule outbound orders with truckload carriers
- Coordinate daily equipment capacity needs with LTL carriers
- Direct traffic flow and assign loading dock doors in the warehouse or distribution center
- Allocate workloads to warehouse employees based on priority
- Review daily reports to track on-time shipments and promptly resolve delays
- Provide support and respond to inquiries from sales and other departments
- Handle and resolve operational issues, escalating when necessary
- Manage warehouse operations including will-calls, container loading, and transfers
- Support and enforce MSI’s safety policies in the warehouse
- Perform additional duties as required or requested
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Two (2) plus years of warehouse experience
- Previous experience as a Shipping Coordinator, including scheduling, carrier coordination, problem-solving, and planning
Skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Benefits
- Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
- Annual pay increases
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
- Charitable donation matching programs
- Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades K-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests
Pay
This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $24 to $26 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $60,080 and $73,600 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.
Schedule
Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM