Shipping Coordinator (On-site)

Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house Product Development and R&D team create the best-tasting and most cutting-edge formulations of supplements. Lief also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing facility, which offers custom solutions for a multitude of supplement categories. Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands. Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth. Lief Labs is located in the Santa Clarita Valley (Valencia, CA.) All roles are on-site Monday – Friday.

Summary

The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating outbound shipments, managing logistics operations, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations and company policies. You will work closely with internal teams, external vendors, and carriers to facilitate the smooth flow of goods from the manufacturing facility to the customer's destination. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Shipping Coordination:
  • Coordinate outbound shipments, including scheduling pickups, preparing shipping documents, and ensuring accurate labeling and packaging of products.
  • Liaise with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers to arrange transportation and optimize shipping routes.
  • Monitor shipment status, track deliveries, and communicate updates to internal stakeholders and customers as needed.
• Inventory Management:
  • Maintain accurate inventory records, including stock levels, locations, and movement of goods.
  • Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy and integrity.
  • Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure timely replenishment of stock and fulfillment of orders.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with shipping regulations, including hazardous materials handling, customs documentation, and transportation safety requirements.
  • Stay informed about changes in shipping regulations and industry best practices and implement necessary updates to processes and procedures.
• Quality Assurance:
• • Adhere to quality standards and procedures related to shipping and handling of products.
  • Conduct inspections of outgoing shipments to verify compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
  • Report any quality issues or non-conformances to appropriate personnel and participate in corrective action activities as needed.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to optimize shipping processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and streamline workflows.
  • Participate in regular meetings and performance reviews to discuss operational metrics, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with other warehouse duties as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred. Additional education or certification in logistics or supply chain management is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in shipping software and systems (e.g., UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, SAP, or similar platforms).
• Strong understanding of shipping regulations, including DOT, IATA, IMDG, and customs requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with inventory management software and Microsoft Office.
• Manufacturing Methods and Procedures Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Forklift certification.

Skills/ Abilities

• Problem Solving
• Planning & Organizing
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Ability to work as a team member
• Flexibility/ adaptability/ multi-tasking

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly require talking, hear and grasp items. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, strong fumes, loud noises, and occasionally extreme temperatures.

The employee must frequently grasp, lift and/or move items 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information
The Salary Range for this position at Lief Labs is $20.00 - $23.00 hour (USD). Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, skills, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, wellness benefits, education reimbursement program, and PTO. This position is bonus eligible.

Lief is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.

Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records.

Salary : $20 - $23