Fast Facts

The Shipping and Receiving Coordinator at Bluum will handle the shipment of goods and manage incoming packages, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include picking merchandise for orders, arranging shipments, reconciling goods receipts with documentation, and maintaining warehouse organization.

Skills: Candidates should possess a high school diploma, a minimum of one year of warehouse experience, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications: Previous experience in shipping and receiving or similar roles is preferred, along with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Location: Position based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.

Compensation: $18 - $20 / Hourly

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Position Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator will ensure the prompt shipment of goods and check incoming packages for completeness and damage. He/she will prepare items for shipment, as well. 

Responsibilities

• Pick merchandise from warehouse shelves to fill orders for items, carefully verify identifying information and quantities.
• Evaluate and determine best method to ship goods – UPS, FedEx, Courier, LTL, etc.
• Arrange the best route of product shipments to ensure accuracy, cost effectiveness and timely delivery. This must be carried out in accordance with generally accepted procedures.
• Carry out correspondence with couriers; including shipment set-ups, delivery instructions and estimated delivery expectations.
• Enter shipping data into UPS system.
• Reconcile receipt of goods with packing slip and purchase order for accuracy.
• Resolve problems pertaining to shipping errors, lost shipments, or internal picking errors.
• Enter receivable data into Netsuite inventory screen.
• Place product in assigned locations throughout warehouse.
• Maintain warehouse layout and organization.
• Maintain and update daily shipping reports.
• Log and track Serial Numbers.
• Adhere to all safety and security guidelines applicable to the dock and warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Skill Requirements

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
2. 1+ years of warehouse experience

Pay Range: $18-20 per hour

US Benefits: 

• Medical (offer three various plans with Aetna) - employee and employer contributions
• Dental - employee and employer contributions
• Vision - employee and employer contributions
• Health Savings Account with a company contribution if participating in an HDHP plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer paid Life and ADD Insurance
• Supplemental Life and ADD available for purchase
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off
• Philanthropy Time
• Parental Leave

Work Environment

This position is located in the warehouse and has minimal access to a desk and computer.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee occasionally will be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is required to lift up to 50 pounds as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Close vision for computer use and reading/writing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Bluum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.