Distribution Coordinator

J. M. Smucker LLC; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Company in McCalla, AL is hiring a Warehouse Coordinator for a 100% onsite overnight shift (6 PM–6:30 AM). You will coordinate inbound/outbound activity, resolve shipping issues, and support dock/yard operations while ensuring accurate inventory and documentation.

You will use Blue Yonder WMS, IMI, Spotfire, Discoverer, Outlook, Excel and Word to maintain accurate records and help keep product, information, and people moving smoothly on every shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Experience with WMS and logistics preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound activity and ship paperwork.
• 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 discrepancies or issues with loads to avoid overweight or shortages.
• Work with Supervisor to assign workflow to material handlers to meet inbound/outbound demand schedule.
• Sign carrier/drivers out, dispatch shipments and close receipts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Utilize systems: Blue Yonder WMS, IMI, Spotfire, Discoverer, Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Follow all GMPs, food safety and BRC standards.
• Assist in quality hold procedures and publish daily/weekly reports.
• Prepare Bills of Lading and shipping documents per specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Logistics experience

WMS experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blue Yonder WMS

IMI

Spotfire

Discoverer Reporting

Excel

Word/Outlook

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.

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

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.

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

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn. 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. We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.