1st Shift, Shipping and Receiving Coordinator II

Oatey Es; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Oatey seeks a Material Handler in Minnesota to process orders and support safe, efficient operations. The role covers both shipping and receiving, with emphasis on accuracy and timely execution in a distribution center environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a DC, strong English communication, and proficiency with WMS and MS Office; forklift certification is required. HS diploma or equivalent preferred; on-site position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a Material Handler in a distribution center.
• English fluency, both verbal and written.
• Proficient with WMS and Microsoft Office; forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound/outbound customer orders while meeting safety and performance goals.
• Coordinate shipping: priorities, audits, BOLs, ship confirmations, and dock management.
• Coordinate receiving: verify PO numbers, data entry, and put-away per system rules.
• Monitor dock space and carrier performance; report issues and support safety practices.

Skills

Good communication

English fluency

WMS

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Forklift certification

Job description

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world.Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

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Position Summary

Processes inbound/outbound customer orders while achieving daily company safety, quality and performance goals and objectives; functional daily responsibilities vary by the needs of the location.

Shipping

Provide continual direction for optimal order flow including the following activities: Manage daily order priorities to meet on-time and complete service goals. Spot audit customer orders for accuracy, proper carton stacking, special handling and labeling requirements, etc. Produce Bills of Lading (BOL’s), shipping manifests and ‘ship confirm’ all orders. Manage floor space/monitor outbound routing of customer shipments. Ensure shipping department associates (order pickers) correctly pick, scan, stack and stage cartons, skids, etc. during the order fulfillment process. Troubleshoot, compile data, and report to management system related issues. Verify safety of all docked trailers including chocks, dock plate usage, trailer flooring, etc. prior to loading. Enforce all safety policies and housekeeping practices. Other duties as assigned.

Receiving

Coordinate incoming truckload deliveries with the schedulers and planners to ensure dock availability and manage priority deliveries; Ensure receiving department associates correctly scan and put away product per the WMS locator system rules. Work with receiving department associates to ensure that all incoming orders are processed correctly including verification of purchase order number, quantity, and any special handling requirements (i.e. Certificates of Analysis) before physical receipt, data entry and put away. Troubleshoot, compile data, and report to management system related issues. Coordinate incoming truckload deliveries with the schedulers and planners to ensure dock availability and manage priority deliveries. Provide information to management regarding any carrier performance issues i.e. damaged loads, improper stacking, shortages, etc.; Ability to problem solve, compile data, and provide data driven recommendations to management. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

At least three (3) years’ experience as a Material Handler in a distribution center environment. Good communication skills, English fluency, both verbal and written. Computer literacy including WMS and Microsoft Office. Forklift operator certification/authorization required. Excellent understanding of supply-chain logistics management and carrier routing requirements. Working knowledge of corporate safety program and emergency preparedness plans. Willingness to work and to follow instructions. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Reading ability sufficient to identify labels and understand written documentation. Cooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors. Ability to do both the shipping function and receiving function. Shipping function includes: ((Small Parcel/LTL, Closing Container (Parcel/LTL), Dock Management (LTL), Troubleshooting (Parcel/LTL), Quality Control (Parcel/LTL)). Receiving function includes (Check-In/Locate Product, Dock Management, Troubleshooting).

Education and Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Compensation Range for the Position

$18.64 - $24.24 - $29.83 USD

Offer Amount Determined by Experience

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.