Shipping Coordinator

About MP Biomedicals: MP Biomedicals is a global life science company with headquarters in California and regional offices across the globe. The company offers a diverse portfolio of life science products, fine chemicals, and diagnostics used in industries ranging from basic research to clinical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. Over the past 50 years, we have provided quality tools and expert services to assist our customers in making breakthrough discoveries and achieving scientific excellence.

Company Mission Statement: Empower global research that unlocks life-changing solutions and inspires a meaningful life.

MP Biomedicals Benefits:

• Bonus Pay
• Monthly Childcare Credit
• Free breakfast on Mondays
• Free Catered Lunches Tuesday-Friday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid PTO Hours
• 10 Paid Company Holidays per Year
• 401k with Company Match
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits
• HSA
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-term Disability
• Learning and Development Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• And so much more!

The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the shipment of products to customers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with shipping regulations. This role requires strong communication skills and computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth shipping operations.

Duties:

Plan and coordinate the shipment of orders including picking & packing, arranging transportation, scheduling pickups, and preparing shipping documentation such as bills of lading and shipping labels.

Build and prepare truck shipments using powered industrial lift trucks and packaging / wrapping machinery.

Serve as one of the points of contact for internal teams and shipping carriers regarding shipping-related inquiries, updates, and issues.

Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documents, including tracking information, shipping manifests, and delivery confirmations.

Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and requirements, including hazardous materials handling, customs documentation, and safety regulations.

Identify, prioritize, and resolve shipping-related issues, such as delivery delays, damaged shipments, or incorrect orders, in a timely and effective manner.

Metering packages for both domestic and international shipments via FedEx, UPS and other carriers.

Provide excellent internal customer service by addressing inquiries, tracking shipments, and resolving shipping-related issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Adhere to company policies and procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school graduate or GED required
• 1 year experience in a comparable role required, preferably with a chemical company
• Microsoft Office experience with Excel & Outlook
• Experience with ERP or shipping software
• Tow motor experience and license required
• International shipping experience required
• Hazardous material training (DOT/ IATA) required
• Experienced working with FedEx, UPS, LTL Carriers, and freight forwarders

Work Environment:

• Ability to lift & move up to 50 lbs. routinely
• Walking and standing while preparing shipments
• Ability to pick from walk-in freezer
• Ability to work with cold pack and Dry Ice pack materials
• Ability to drive powered industrial trucks (tow motor)
• Use of PC’s, Microsoft Teams, and ERP software