Distribution Coordinator

Manpower, Inc.; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Distribution Coordinator to support daily warehouse and depot activities, ensuring accurate verification of shipments and maintaining inventory integrity with a safety-first mindset.

The role requires high school diploma, 1 year in a warehouse environment, ability to manage bills of lading and daily records, and willingness to cover leadership duties as needed, with a rotating night shift from 11:30 pm to 8:00 am.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related experience in a warehouse or depot environment.
• Experience with bills of lading and daily documentation.
• Ability to cross-check order accuracy and maintain records.
• Willingness to cover leadership coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate distribution facility activities, including verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and maintaining warehouse inventory accuracy.
• Review bills of lading for incoming merchandise and customer orders to plan daily work activities and ensure orders are assembled correctly for delivery.
• Assign workers to specific duties such as verifying quantities, storing incoming merchandise, and assembling customer orders; load and unload trucks as needed.
• Maintain the facility by following cleaning standards and safety and food safety processes; report safety, food safety, and site security incidents and recommend improvements to the leader.
• Coordinate daily with cross-functional partners (customer service/planning, sales, transportation, outside carriers, plants, and finance) to address cuts, adjustments, credits, and other operational needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Safety mindset

Document management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Our client, a food distribution and logistics organization, is seeking a Distribution Coordinator to join their team. As a Distribution Coordinator, you will be part of the distribution operations team supporting daily warehouse and depot activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, clear communication, and a safety-first mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Distribution Coordinator

Pay Range: $23.75

Shift: 4 - Rotating Shift (11:30 pm - 8:00 am)

What's the Job?

• Direct and coordinate distribution facility activities, including verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and maintaining warehouse inventory accuracy.
• Review bills of lading for incoming merchandise and customer orders to plan daily work activities and ensure orders are assembled correctly for delivery.
• Assign workers to specific duties such as verifying quantities, storing incoming merchandise, and assembling customer orders; load and unload trucks as needed.
• Maintain the facility by following cleaning standards and safety and food safety processes; report safety, food safety, and site security incidents and recommend improvements to the leader.
• Coordinate daily with cross-functional partners (customer service/planning, sales, transportation, outside carriers, plants, and finance) to address cuts, adjustments, credits, and other operational needs.

What's Needed?

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related experience in a warehouse or depot environment.
• Ability to crosscheck and verify order accuracy and maintain organized, timely records (including timekeeping, expenses, inventory, food safety, and safety).
• Comfort working with daily documentation such as bills of lading and order printouts (including bin routes) and maintaining spreadsheets and databases as needed.
• Willingness to support operational coverage by filling in for site leader, coordinator, or senior coordinator as required.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a fast-paced distribution environment where your coordination skills directly support product availability and order accuracy.
• Opportunity to strengthen cross-functional communication by partnering daily with customer service/planning, sales, transportation, and other teams.
• Clear focus on safety, food safety, and site security—where your reporting and improvement recommendations matter.
• Role variety across receiving, order assembly, truck loading/unloading, and inventory-related responsibilities.
• Supportive structure with reporting to a leader and opportunities to step in when coverage is needed.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)