Materials & Inventory Operations Lead

PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL, INC; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with $0 deductible

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth and development

Job summary

Plunkett's Pest Control is seeking a Materials Coordinator for our Fridley, MN warehouse. You will receive and ship materials, maintain accurate inventory, and keep teams updated on stock levels and orders.

You will also lead and train Materials Associates and help build processes that keep the warehouse running smoothly. This hands-on leadership role focuses on keeping material flow uninterrupted, coordinating with purchasing and operations, and implementing standard procedures to improve

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations or materials management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow, write, and explain standard processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process purchase orders for materials and equipment, checking quantities, condition, and accuracy.
• Keep inventory records up to date, including stock levels, backorders, and discrepancies.
• Flag receiving issues, shortages, or damaged materials right away.
• Pick, pack, and ship materials and equipment to technicians and branches using approved carriers.
• Coordinate drop shipments directly to technicians or locations when needed.
• Make sure every shipment is accurate, properly labeled, and sent out on time.
• Share stock availability, ETAs, and material issues with internal teams.
• Work with our Technical Director on replacements for damaged, lost, or defective materials.
• Partner with purchasing, operations, and equipment teams to keep field service running without interruption.
• Supervise, train, and coach Materials Associates, providing daily direction and feedback.
• Support onboarding and cross‑training so the warehouse always has coverage.
• Write and maintain SOPs for receiving, shipping, and inventory.
• Spot opportunities to improve processes and recommend updates.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Inventory software

Spreadsheets

Email systems

Forklift (preferred)

Job description

Plunkett's Pest Control is seeking a Materials Coordinator for our Fridley, MN warehouse. You will receive and ship materials, maintain accurate inventory, and keep teams updated on stock levels and orders.

You will also lead and train Materials Associates and help build processes that keep the warehouse running smoothly. This hands-on leadership role focuses on keeping material flow uninterrupted, coordinating with purchasing and operations, and implementing standard procedures to improve