Shipping Coordinator
Company: Labor Solutions Professional
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Hours are flexible 6-2:30 or
7-3:30 or 8-4:30. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented
Shipping Coordinator to oversee outbound shipment operations in a
warehouse environment. This role is responsible for coordinating
palletization, labeling, staging, documentation, and carrier
scheduling to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment. The
Shipping Coordinator does not physically load trucks but leads the
organization and execution of all shipping activities from order
release through freight pickup and tracking. Key Responsibilities -
Coordinate outbound shipments to ensure orders are accurately
prepared and shipped on schedule - Lead the organization of
palletizing, labeling, and staging items according to order
requirements - Develop and execute load plans to maximize truck
capacity and shipment efficiency - Process shipping orders within
company systems with high attention to detail - Create and maintain
master packing lists and Bills of Lading (BOLs) - Schedule and
manage shipments via parcel carriers (e.g., FedEx), LTL freight,
and full truckload carriers - Track shipments and provide status
updates internally and to customers as needed - Verify shipment
accuracy, documentation completeness, and compliance with shipping
standards - Coordinate with warehouse, customer service, and
logistics partners to resolve shipping issues - Maintain organized
shipping records and ensure data accuracy in all systems Required
Qualifications - Previous shipping coordination experience in a
warehouse or distribution environment - Strong understanding of
palletizing, labeling, staging, and load planning processes -
Experience scheduling FedEx shipments, LTL freight, and full
truckload carriers - Proficiency in data entry and use of shipping
or warehouse management systems - Experience preparing packing
lists and Bills of Lading - Strong organizational skills and
attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple shipments and
deadlines simultaneously - Clear communication skills and ability
to coordinate across teams Preferred Qualifications - Experience
with inventory or warehouse management systems (WMS) - Knowledge of
freight terms, carrier requirements, and shipping documentation
standards - Experience tracking freight and resolving delivery
exceptions Work Environment - Warehouse environment with regular
interaction across operations teams - Primarily coordination and
administrative responsibilities rather than physical loading
Company Description Labor Solutions Professional is a leader in the
professional, temporary, and direct hire industry. Our clients
range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and
while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are
small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market. Thank
you! Company Description Labor Solutions Professional is a leader
in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry. Our
clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations,
and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are
small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market. Thank
you!
Keywords: Labor Solutions Professional, Oak Park , Shipping Coordinator, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Chicago, Illinois
