Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Work Style: Onsite
Pay Rate: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour (based on experience)
Projected Total Compensation: Approx. $41,600 – $45,760 per year (based on a 40-hour workweek; overtime may increase total)
Start: ASAP
Interview Process: 1st Onsite
About the Role
Gentis Solutions is seeking a Shipping & Logistics Specialist for a client in the Cincinnati area. This role is responsible for day-to-day domestic and international shipping operations, accurate preparation of shipping documentation, and safe handling of materials in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with shipping/receiving, is forklift certified, and is comfortable balancing multiple tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail and safety.
What You’ll Do (Job Description)
- Perform daily domestic and international shipping and logistics activities.
- Operate a forklift and pallet jack to move, stage, and load materials safely.
- Prepare and verify shipping documentation, including packing slips, bills of lading, labels, and certifications (as applicable).
- Organize outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy, proper labeling, and on-time departure.
- Use organizational systems to track shipments, inventory movements, and documentation.
- Multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high accuracy.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams (production, inventory, customer service, etc.) to resolve shipping or documentation issues.
- Perform frequent bending, lifting, and manual handling of materials (up to 40 lbs).
Requirements (Must Haves)
- Experience in domestic and international shipping, logistics, or a related field.
- Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
- Forklift certification required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform frequent bending and lift up to 40 lbs.
Nice to Have
- Experience using UPS and FedEx shipping systems.
- Prior experience preparing shipping documentation, including packing slips, bills of lading, labels, and certifications.
- Familiarity with determining shipment methods based on purchase orders.
- Experience with stretch wrapping, labeling, and packaging to preserve product quality.
