Distribution Coordinator

J.M. Smucker; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Smucker in McCalla, AL is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to manage inbound/outbound activity, troubleshoot shipping issues, and support dock/yard operations. You will ensure accurate inventory and documentation, partnering with carriers and cross-functional teams.

You will gain hands-on experience with BY WMS, Spotfire, and Excel while helping keep product, information, and people moving smoothly on 6PM–6:30AM, 2-2-3 schedule onsite.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed.
• 3 to 5 years of Logistics, Supply Chain, or Distribution Center preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of Warehouse Management System experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound activity to meet the schedule.
• Troubleshoot shipping issues and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Support dock and yard operations and maintain inventory records.
• Collaborate with carriers and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and publish daily or weekly reports.
• Utilize BY WMS, Spotfire, Excel for reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Warehouse Coordinator

Be at the center of a fast-moving warehouse operation where your decisions and attention to detail directly support efficient product flow. In this role, you'll coordinate inbound and outbound activity, troubleshoot shipping issues, support dock and yard operations, and help maintain accurate inventory and documentation. You'll partner across the facility and with carriers while gaining hands‑on experience with tools such as Blue Yonder WMS, Spotfire, and Excel. It's an opportunity to make a visible impact every shift by keeping product, information, and people moving in the right direction.

In this role you will:

• Research any short allocation items, provide updates and move inbounds to door for immediate receipt when needed.
• Minimize detention through first-rate dock management.
• Maintain accurate notations using proper communication channels.
• Ensure accuracy of all shipping and receiving paperwork prior to receipt and ship confirmation.
• Provide troubleshooting for operators to resolve any discrepancies or issues with loads to avoid overweight's, shortages and guarantee customers are properly invoiced.
• Works closely with Supervisor to assign workflow to material handlers to meet inbound/outbound demand schedule.
• Upon completion of loads, timely sign carrier/drivers out, dispatch shipments and close receipts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Utilize the following systems: Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System (BY WMS), IMI, Spotfire Reporting, Discoverer Reporting, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Follow all company policies including GMPs, food safety and BRC standards.
• Assist team and facility in performing all necessary actions in compliance with quality hold procedures to ensure accountability of hold product.
• Prepare and publish daily and/or weekly reports.
• Prepares Bills of Lading and proper shipping documents to specific customer and company specifications.
• Assist in scheduling inbound and outbound appointments through WMS, email, and phone.
• Provide a strong level of customer service to internal and external customers.
• Work closely with shift management to accomplish shift goals.
• Coordinate moves within the yard for the spotter.
• All other tasks as required.

Location: McCalla, AL

Work Arrangements: 100% Onsite overnight shift, 2-2-3 shift schedule (on 2, off 2, on 3, off 2, on 2, off 3, repeating) 6PM to 6:30AM

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of demonstrating and lifting objects of up to 50 pounds required.
• Team Lead or Group lead experience preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of Logistics, Supply Chain, or Distribution Center preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of Warehouse Management System experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) applications.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that most effectively supports the organization.
• Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed.

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Here is where you can list a few skills that might boost a candidate to the top of consideration.
• List things that are not required but could be really beneficial for someone to have or possess.
• Examples are CPG experience, experience with Spotfire, etc. Basically, experience or skills the team could train on, but would be awesome if a candidate knew it coming in!

The Right Place for You

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.