Distribution Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY/JOB DUTIES: Directs and coordinates activities of distribution facilities. Establishes operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory. Coordinates activities of distribution facilities with activities of sales, record control, and purchasing departments to ensure availability of merchandise. Communicates daily with cross-functional teams (i.e. outside carriers, plants, sales, finance, etc). This position operates within a Tier 1 or Tier 3 Depot, a Tier 2 Depot featuring multiple Coordinators, or a hub equipped with an additional leader for the majority of the shift. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Reviews bills of lading for incoming merchandise and customer orders in order to plan work activities. Assigns workers to specific duties, such as verifying amounts of and storing incoming merchandise and assembling customer orders for delivery. Loads and unloads trucks of various product as needed. Pick and sort various product as needed. Maintains facility which includes cleaning and following safety and food safety processes. Responsible for reporting safety, food safety, and site security incidents and improvement recommendations to Leader. May execute changes for safety, food safety, and site security items. Communicates in a professional manner. Reports to Leader any employee issues violating company policies and/or processes. Must interact with Customer Service/Planning, Sales and Transportation to coordinate any cuts, adjustments, credits and other issues on a daily basis. Prints out orders for Bin Routes on a daily basis. Crosscheck/verify accuracy of orders. Directs reclamation of damaged merchandise. Assist in the tracking and reporting productivity for others. Prepares and maintains spreadsheets and data bases as necessary. May fill in for site Leader, Coordinator or Sr. Coordinator as needed. Maintains accurate & timely records for timekeeping, expenses, inventory, food safety and safety. May perform other duties as required.

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates activities of distribution facilities; establishes operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory; coordinates activities of distribution facilities with activities of sales, record control, and purchasing departments; communicates daily with cross-functional teams; reviews bills of lading for incoming merchandise and customer orders; assigns workers to specific duties; loads and unloads trucks; picks and sorts various product; maintains facility; reports safety, food safety, and site security incidents; prints out orders for Bin Routes; crosschecks/verifies accuracy of orders; directs reclamation of damaged merchandise; assists in tracking and reporting productivity; prepares and maintains spreadsheets and databases; may fill in for site Leader, Coordinator, or Sr. Coordinator; maintains accurate and timely records; may perform other duties as required

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent; 1 year of related experience in a warehouse or Depot; frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

health; dental; 401k; wellness benefits