Logistics Coordinator (M-F 1st Shift)

Oerlikon; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan with HSA

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon, Plymouth facility, seeks a Logistics Coordinator to receive, verify, and process shipments, pack and prepare products for shipping, and coordinate with carriers to ensure timely pickups. You will maintain warehouse organization, support inventory counts, and work overtime during peak periods.

A high school diploma, 3–5 years of material handling, forklift experience, and SAP familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; industrial or trade school training preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions in English.
• 3–5 years of material handling or warehouse experience, including picking, packing and putting away materials in a production environment.
• General computer proficiency, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and internet-based applications. Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Forklift operating experience preferred. Willing to work overtime during peak periods.
• Ability to comply with ISO requirements and other internal and external regulations.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to receive, ship, load, unload, move and store products and materials in a safe manner that assures material will be safe from damage and accurately accounted for.
• Read work orders and oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Maintain organization of raw/finished goods in the warehouse.
• Assist in quarterly/yearly inventory counts.
• Perform other duties as assigned that would lead to successful operation of department, team and/or mission

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Reading work orders

Attention to detail

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade/industrial training preferred

Tools

SAP

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator for our Plymouth facility. In this role, you will receive, verify, and process incoming shipments. You will pack and prepare products for shipping from the plant and coordinate with shipping companies to ensure timely pickups and deliveries while adhering to all safety and compliance regulations. Additionally, you will maintain the organization of the warehouse where raw materials and finished goods are stored.

We Offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 10 observed company holidays and 2 floaters, to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to receive, ship, load, unload, move and store products and materials in a safe manner that assures material will be safe from damage and accurately accounted for.
• Read work orders and oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Maintain organization of raw/finished goods in the warehouse.
• Assist in quarterly/yearly inventory counts.
• Perform other duties as assigned that would lead to successful operation of department, team and/or mission

Your Profile

• High school diploma or GED required; industrial or trade school training preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions in English.
• 3-5 years of material handling or warehouse experience, including picking, packing, and putting away materials in a production environment.
• General computer proficiency, including experience with Windows, Microsoft Office, and internet-based applications. Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Forklift operating experience preferred. Candidates should be technologically inclined and willing to work overtime during peak business periods as needed.
• Ability to comply with ISO requirements and other internal and external regulations.
• Strong attention to detail.

Why Oerlikon

Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.

About Us

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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Agencies

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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