Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Who We Are
At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact every day—from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright, ambitious individuals who embrace challenges, thrive in fast-paced environments, align with our core values, and find fulfillment in seeing their work make a difference.
Based in Elk River, Minnesota, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Since our dorm-room beginnings in 2012, our mission has been simple: "A Better Pop for a Better World!" Today, we're a category leader known for innovation, simple ingredients, and products made without artificial dyes. Every JonnyPop includes a kind deed on the stick, helping spread kindness one pop at a time.
As we continue to grow, we partner with brands that share our commitment to purposeful food, thoughtful sourcing, and making a positive impact. This role supports both the JonnyPops brand and a like-minded partner brand focused on clean ingredients and high-quality sourcing, with opportunities to contribute to additional partnerships over time.
Together, we're building something meaningful—and we're looking for motivated people who are excited to grow with us.
About the Role
The Elk River manufacturing facility is the heartbeat of our operation, and the dock is where our products meet the road.
Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining accurate documentation, scheduling deliveries, and ensuring products are received, stored, and shipped efficiently. In this role, you'll help keep our operations running smoothly by making sure the right product moves through the right door at the right time—with the paperwork to match.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
Shipping, Receiving & Documentation
- Prepare and manage shipping and receiving documentation, including:
- Work orders for picking
- Bills of lading
- Product transfers
- Receiving paperwork
- Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Coordinate dock door activity and schedule inbound and outbound truck traffic.
- Inspect incoming trailers for seal integrity and temperature compliance.
Inventory & Administrative Support
- Perform weekly counts of 8–10 consumable inventory items and communicate results to the Procurement team.
- Manage incoming UPS, FedEx, and mail deliveries, ensuring timely distribution to recipients.
- Maintain organized records and filing systems.
- Answer phones, greet visitors, and support day-to-day office operations.
- Operate office equipment and computer systems necessary to perform job duties.
Safety & Compliance
- Promote a safe work environment by following all safety policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.
Food Safety Responsibilities
- Follow Standard Work processes and GMP requirements.
- Properly wear GMP apparel to prevent cross-contamination and allergen cross-contact.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment.
- Understand and correctly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic math skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience using inventory or ERP systems is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and excellent customer service.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks within established procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to remain seated for extended periods while managing frequent interruptions.
JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- DCFSA
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- FTO/PTO
- EAP Programs
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- Sick & Safe Leave
- 401k
- Company Sponsored Meal Plan
* Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.