ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - GENERAL CLERK 3 - Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Administrator
Southwest Research InstituteWho We Are Shipping & Receiving supports SwRI operations by coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, receiving materials, maintaining shipping documentation, supporting inventory activities, and ensuring accurate records for domestic and international transportation requirements. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500.00 in your first paycheck (minus applicable taxes). Role Objectives of this Role: Support Shipping/Receiving, Inventory, and Warehouse functions through advanced, accurate administrative work. Ensure smooth daily operations by maintaining organized documentation, records, and workflow systems. Serve as a reliable communication link between supervisors, internal customers, and cross-functional teams. Improve departmental efficiency by identifying process gaps and implementing practical administrative improvements. Provide high-quality administrative support that enables leadership to focus on operational and strategic priorities. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Process and maintain shipping, receiving, tracking, and departmental documentation. Enter and update information in applicable SwRI systems, spreadsheets, and tracking tools. Assist with Shipping Request Forms, receiving documentation, package records, and internal requests. Communicate with employees, carriers, vendors, and other departments regarding shipment or receiving status. Maintain electronic and physical files and provide general administrative support to Shipping & Receiving leadership and staff and other tasks as assigned by the manager. Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Shift work required. 6 years: Administrative, clerical, office support, shipping/receiving, logistics, or related work experience. 6 years: Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. 6 years: Strong organizational and file-management skills, including maintaining and organizing databases, records, and documentation. 2 years: Accurate data entry and report generation abilities, including formatting documents and processing SwRI forms (invoices, requisitions). A valid/clear driver's license is required. Requirements Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here . For benefits information at all other locations, click here .