Maritime Warehouse & Vessel Support Coordinator

Coastal Villages Region Fund; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Alaska Premier Seafoods (CAPS) in Seattle, WA is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to manage daily warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and outbound shipments to remote locations. You will coordinate inbound/outbound logistics, support vessel maintenance, and assist with procurement activities to ensure timely availability of parts and supplies.

The role requires forklift experience, strong organization, and the ability to work with vessel crews and local suppliers.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, logistics, inventory management, or a related field.
• 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

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Microsoft Excel

Team coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklift

Inventory software

Job description

Coastal Alaska Premier Seafoods (CAPS) in Seattle, WA is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to manage daily warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and outbound shipments to remote locations. You will coordinate inbound/outbound logistics, support vessel maintenance, and assist with procurement activities to ensure timely availability of parts and supplies.

The role requires forklift experience, strong organization, and the ability to work with vessel crews and local suppliers.