Distribution Coordinator

The Campbell's Company; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campbell's Company in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Distribution Coordinator to keep warehouse operations running safely and efficiently overnight. You will plan daily activities, manage incoming and outgoing shipments, and ensure orders are accurate and ready for delivery.

This role requires at least 1 year in a warehouse setting, strong record-keeping with spreadsheets, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Transportation, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related warehouse or depot experience.
• Ability to coordinate daily warehouse activities and communicate professionally with employees, leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work with spreadsheets, databases, inventory information, and shipping documentation.
• Ability to follow established safety, food safety, and site security requirements.
• Ability to work the scheduled overnight shift and accommodate changes to starting times or hours when business coverage, production schedules, or holidays require them.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as required.

Responsibilities

• Review bills of lading, incoming shipments, and customer orders to plan daily work activities.
• Assign employees to activities such as receiving and verifying merchandise, storing product, and assembling customer orders for delivery.
• Load and unload trucks and assist with picking and sorting product as needed.
• Cross-check and verify the accuracy of orders prepared for Customer Pick-Up (CPU) or shipment to BIN locations.
• Print daily orders for BIN routes.
• Coordinate with Customer Service/Planning, Sales, and Transportation regarding order cuts, adjustments, credits, and other daily operational issues.
• Maintain the facility, including cleaning and following established safety and food safety processes.
• Report safety, food safety, and site security incidents and improvement recommendations to the Leader and, when appropriate, help implement corrective changes.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and other operational documentation as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely records related to timekeeping, expenses, inventory, food safety, and safety.

Skills

Coordinate daily warehouse activities

Professional communication

Record-keeping and documentation

Safety and food safety compliance

Overnight shift readiness

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Inventory systems

Job description

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Distribution Coordinator

Department: Warehouse
Base Rate: $24.95/hour
Schedule: 10:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m., four 10-hour days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Openings: 1

Starting times and hours may vary based on coverage needs, report-offs, production schedules, and holiday requirements.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As a Distribution Coordinator, you will help keep our warehouse and distribution operations running safely, accurately, and efficiently. You will coordinate day-to-day activities involving incoming and outgoing shipments, inventory, customer orders, and warehouse operations while helping ensure product is available where and when it is needed.

You will also serve as an important connection between warehouse employees and cross-functional partners, including Transportation, Customer Service/Planning, Sales, Finance, Purchasing, plants, and outside carriers. Depending on business needs, you may provide coverage for other Coordinators, Senior Coordinators, or the site Leader.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Review bills of lading, incoming shipments, and customer orders to plan daily work activities.
• Assign employees to activities such as receiving and verifying merchandise, storing product, and assembling customer orders for delivery.
• Load and unload trucks and assist with picking and sorting product as needed.
• Cross-check and verify the accuracy of orders prepared for Customer Pick-Up (CPU) or shipment to BIN locations.
• Print daily orders for BIN routes.
• Coordinate with Customer Service/Planning, Sales, and Transportation regarding order cuts, adjustments, credits, and other daily operational issues.
• Communicate professionally with outside carriers, plants, Sales, Finance, and other cross-functional partners.
• Maintain the facility, including cleaning and following established safety and food safety processes.
• Report safety, food safety, and site security incidents and improvement recommendations to the Leader and, when appropriate, help implement corrective changes.
• Report employee concerns involving potential violations of company policies or processes to the Leader.
• Coordinate the reclamation of damaged merchandise.
• Assist with tracking and reporting employee productivity.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and other operational documentation as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely records related to timekeeping, expenses, inventory, food safety, and safety.
• Provide coverage for the site Leader, Coordinator, or Senior Coordinator when needed.
• Perform other duties as required to support warehouse and distribution operations.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

You will work closely with warehouse and distribution employees to coordinate daily activities and ensure customer orders and shipments are completed accurately and efficiently.

You will also communicate regularly with teams and partners across the operation, including:

• Customer Service/Planning
• Sales
• Transportation
• Finance
• Purchasing
• Plants and production teams
• Outside carriers
• Site leadership

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related warehouse or depot experience.
• Ability to coordinate daily warehouse activities and communicate professionally with employees, leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work with spreadsheets, databases, inventory information, and shipping documentation.
• Ability to follow established safety, food safety, and site security requirements.
• Ability to work the scheduled overnight shift and accommodate changes to starting times or hours when business coverage, production schedules, or holidays require them.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as required.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment where noise levels are typically moderate.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Experience coordinating or directing the daily work of warehouse or distribution employees.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including bills of lading and order verification.
• Experience supporting inventory control, customer pick-up orders, route orders, or product reclamation.
• Experience partnering with Transportation, Customer Service/Planning, Sales, Finance, Purchasing, or outside carriers.
• Experience tracking productivity and maintaining operational spreadsheets or databases.
• Experience providing backup coverage for a Coordinator, Senior Coordinator, site Leader, or similar warehouse leadership role.
• Experience working in an environment with established food safety, workplace safety, and site security procedures.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.