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Shipping Coordinator

Microwave Techniques
Gorham, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 9/6/2025 CLOSED ON 10/5/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Coordinator position at Microwave Techniques?

Description

Microwave Techniques Components Division, located in Gorham, Maine is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-power industrial microwave systems and RF technology. Our employees create and deliver state-of-the-art microwave systems, microwave generators, and RF circulators for Scientific, Food Processing, Semiconductor, Plasma, Industrial Heating and Industrial Drying applications. For over 40 years, we’ve supported the microwave industry by pioneering new technology and solutions for our clients across a range of demanding applications.

Join a small and growing company with rapidly expanding opportunities. Our size offers employees the opportunity to engage in multiple aspects of our business – you can build your skills and career with Microwave Techniques!

What will you do in this role?

  • Partner with the sales department to produce quotes for freight shipping costs for customer invoices.
  • Interface with shipping companies such as FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc., to coordinate shipping dates.
  • Coordinate with trucking companies to deliver freights to “hub” locations for broader distribution.
  • Interpret the sales order to understand the customers’ preferred shipping method and schedule shipping activities accordingly.
  • Responsible to provide shipping information such as tracking numbers to key stakeholders.
  • Inform the sales dept of shipping issues in a timely manner and working with the shipping companies to resolve issues.
  • Follow packaging directions to ensure components are packed safely and securely to minimize damage during shipping.
  • Use forklift to load trucks.
  • Brand the components by creating labels and stencils
  • Ensure daily shipping deadlines are met to ensure customers receive orders timely.
  • Assist crate builder and operate a foam machine that distributes hot foam into packing containers.
  • Tape, plug, and unmask industrial microwave components to prepare the component for industrial painting.
  • Assist paint team when necessary by using an alcohol-based solution and paint thinner to clean-up parts after paining.

What do you need to be successful?

  • Previous shipping experience in long haul/international shipping, previous manufacturing environment helpful
  • Must be forklift certified or willing to be certified
  • Strong communication skills including telephone skills
  • Demonstrated computer skills, particularly working with online shipping platforms
  • Teamwork skills
  • Ability to think strategically to solve shipping challenges
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Demonstrated time management skills to meet deadlines
  • Takes pride in work with a strong focus on quality
  • Must be able to operate basic power tools, will train
  • Workplace safety mindset

What can you expect from us?

  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life, supplement life-, short- and long-term disability insurance, AD&D critical illness and accident insurance
  • 401K plan with an employer match
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Safety shoe purchase program

The shift in Gorham, Maine is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and supplied by Microwave Techniques, including a safety shoe reimbursement program.

Consistent with the provisions of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Maine Human Rights Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS, PLEASE

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

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