Marine Warehouse & Logistics Specialist

Coastal-Villages-Region-Fund; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation, organization, and maintenance of the CAPS warehouse in Seattle, Washington. This role serves as the primary contact for warehouse operations, ensuring inventory is accurately received, stored, maintained, and distributed to support commercial fishing vessel operations.

The position requires forklift experience, inventory systems proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with vessel crews, vendors, freight carriers, and internal

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, logistics, or inventory management.
• Experience operating pallet jacks; forklift experience preferred.
• Valid Washington State driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with vessel crews, vendors, freight carriers, and internal staff.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to learn inventory management and purchasing software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the warehouse, loading dock, and storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Organize and label storage locations to ensure efficient storage and retrieval of parts and supplies.
• Conduct routine inspections of the warehouse and report facility, equipment, or safety concerns.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Receive incoming shipments and verify quantities and condition against purchase orders and shipping documentation.
• Investigate and document damaged shipments, shortages, or inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using inventory management systems.
• Perform routine cycle counts and assist with physical inventories.
• Process warranty returns and damaged product claims.
• Prepare, palletize, and stage parts and supplies for shipment to Dutch Harbor and other remote operating locations.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with freight carriers and ensure timely deliveries.
• Deliver and retrieve parts from local suppliers using a company vehicle.
• Safely operate company pickup trucks and flatbed vehicles throughout the Puget Sound region.
• Support vessel maintenance activities by ensuring timely availability of parts and supplies.
• Board vessels as necessary to coordinate delivery of materials and equipment.
• Support the Purchasing Manager by placing routine purchase orders for standard inventory items and operational supplies.
• Monitor purchase order status and communicate delivery updates.
• Coordinate local supplier pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain purchasing records, receipts, and documentation.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation, organization, and maintenance of the CAPS warehouse in Seattle, Washington. This role serves as the primary contact for warehouse operations, ensuring inventory is accurately received, stored, maintained, and distributed to support commercial fishing vessel operations.

The position requires forklift experience, inventory systems proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with vessel crews, vendors, freight carriers, and internal