1st Shift, Shipping and Receiving Coordinator II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oatey in Shakopee, Minnesota is seeking a Material Handler to process inbound/outbound orders in a fast-paced distribution center. You will manage order flow, verify accuracy, prepare shipping docs, and coordinate dock activities.

Candidates need 3+ years in a DC, fluent English, WMS and MS Office literacy, forklift certification, and solid understanding of logistics and safety policies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years 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.
• Strong understanding of supply‑chain logistics management and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily order priorities to meet on-time and complete service goals.
• Produce Bills of Lading and ship confirmations; supervise order flow.
• Coordinate inbound truckload deliveries with schedulers and planners.
• Verify safety of dock operations and proper handling; troubleshoot issues.
• Include both shipping and receiving tasks; report data issues to management.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Multitask

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

WMS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

2300 Vierling Drive West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 United States of America

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?

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 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.