Distribution Center & Shipping Coordinator

About Justrite Safety Group

At Justrite Safety Group, we’re more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we’re a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever‑growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s our passion.

The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Warehouse Supervisor with the daily transportation support of the Mattoon facility, including organizing and processing shipping orders, routing shipments, scheduling carriers, and entering shipping information. This position has a high degree of interaction with employees in Corporate Customer Service, Traffic and Purchasing, Warehouse, and MIS departments, and also with transportation companies on a daily basis.

As a member of our Operations team, you will be dedicated to driving efficiency and excellence across all aspects of our business. With a focus on streamlined processes and innovative solutions, they ensure that our operations run smoothly and effectively. Comprised of skilled professionals who are leaders in their field, the team is committed to optimizing performance and delivering high‑quality results.

Their expertise is key to maintaining our competitive edge and supporting the growth and success of our company.

• Receives, organizes, and enters shipping orders in software program and mainframe network. This includes ensuring all documentation for shipments is in order including proforma invoices, commercial invoices, certificate of origin, and NAFTA.
• Schedules pick‑up of freight and notifies carrier of pick‑up date. Completes Federal Express, DHL, etc. and UPS shipping labels and notifies them when pick‑up is needed.
• Compiles shipping information for shipping log/late order tracking.
• Inspection of outgoing orders to ensure accuracy, including LTL, Grainger, Uline, etc.
• Obtains freight quotes as needed for shipments while ensuring customer specific requirements are met.
• Uses vendor portal websites to route orders following customer specific requirements (i.e. Grainger and Amazon).
• Schedules containers and prepares all necessary documents for international shipments.
• Maintains all updated routing guides.
• Determines parcel post rates and generates postage stamps.
• Traces any shipments at request of Customer Service Department.
• Provides information related to orders, changes, and status of delivery to management, corporate customer services, etc.
• Maintains records and files related to own work. Organizes records and work efforts to assure timely accomplishment of tasks.
• Enters billing (PRO#'s and postage charges) information into system (for freight charges).
• Maintains administration functions (filing) as it pertains to Visual Management.

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years shipping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of international and domestic shipping requirements & regulations.
• Must be computer literate, preferably experienced in Excel and Access.
• Ability to organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, and perform multi‑tasks.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• This job uses a telephone, computer, calculator, postage meter, phone, fax machine, copier and scanner.
• Self‑motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline‑driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.

The position offers a competitive base salary…