Distribution Coordinator - 1st Shift: Ship, Inventory & Fulfillment

Pentair; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Caregivers leave

Rx insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Distribution Coordinator in North Aurora, IL to lead shipping, receiving, inventory, and fulfillment operations, ensuring on-time delivery and safety. You will support inventory accuracy, process improvements, product assembly, and team training in a fast-paced warehouse.

You will monitor documentation, conduct cycle counts, and drive quality and productivity while maintaining a safe work environment with standard procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in order picking/packing, shipping/receiving required.
• Assembly, kitting, and production experience.
• Forklift operator experience required.
• Lathe and heavy equipment experience are a plus.
• SAP experience highly desired.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to use hand tools and perform product handling, assembly, and palletizing activities.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and following work orders and instructions.
• Excellent organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and twist at the waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist consistently throughout shift.
• Steel-toed footwear is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and fulfillment activities to meet department goals for safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure accurate inventory records, shipping documentation, cycle counts, and material movement while supporting inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, help reduce costs, and support the implementation of department programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, including monthly inspections, quarterly reporting, and adherence to safety standards.
• Assemble, kit, clean, inspect, and prepare products to meet quality specifications, including trimming impellers and performing product touch-up and paint work.
• Pick, pack, label, stage, palletize, and verify materials and shipments to ensure accurate and on-time customer deliveries.
• Train and support new team members while providing leadership and guidance within the Shipping and Receiving team.

Skills

Order picking/packing

Shipping/receiving

Assembly & kitting

Production experience

Forklift operator

Mechanically inclined

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Stand/walk/bend/reach/twist

Lift up to 50 lbs

Steel-toed footwear

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pentair is seeking a Distribution Coordinator in North Aurora, IL to lead shipping, receiving, inventory, and fulfillment operations, ensuring on-time delivery and safety. You will support inventory accuracy, process improvements, product assembly, and team training in a fast-paced warehouse.

You will monitor documentation, conduct cycle counts, and drive quality and productivity while maintaining a safe work environment with standard procedures.