Project Coordinator

North-West-Handling-Systems-Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flex Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

North West Handling Systems, Inc. in Portland, OR seeks a Project Coordinator to support the Portland office. The role emphasizes order entry, inventory control, purchasing, and freight coordination, with onsite operations.

Starting pay is $29.00–$33.00 per hour DOE. Full benefits include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flex plan, life insurance, and short-term disability. Minimum 2 years of customer service experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of customer service experience.
• Experience in order entry/management.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel and related Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Order entry and management.
• Inventory control.
• Purchasing and tracking from initial order to delivery and/or installation.
• Updating customers and salespeople on existing open orders.
• Prepping orders for future invoicing.
• Scheduling and coordinating freight.

Skills

Order entry

Inventory control

Purchasing

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Organization

Serving the Pacific Northwest since 1971
North West Handling Systems, Inc. is a full line material handling equipment distributor with full branch operations in Seattle, Anchorage, Yakima, Spokane, Portland, Olympia, and Albany. Providing the best material handling service in the country, NWHS is a recognized leader in the industry.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Details

Req Number CUS-26-00015

Category Customer Service

Location North West Handling Systems, Inc. Portland Branch

Position Project Coordinator

Open Date 9/15/2026

Description

North West Handling Systems, Inc., the Pacific Northwest's largest full line material handling distributor, is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator with emphasis on order entry involving a variety of product lines. This position is in office and supports outside sales staff within the Portland, OR Office.

Project Coordinator Job Responsibilities

• Order entry and management
• Inventory control
• Purchasing and tracking sales from initial order to delivery and/or installationli>Updating customers and salesmen on existing open orders
• Prepping orders for future invoicing
• Scheduling and coordinating freight

Starting Pay: $29.00-$33.00/HR DOE

Full Benefits

401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Plan, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability.

Position Requirements

• Possess strong organizational and priority management skills
• Order entry/management experience
• Ability to efficiently handle a high volume workload
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft office (word, excel, etc.)
• A team player
• Have a commitment to outstanding customer service
• Excellent communication skills

Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience required

Additional Skills a plus

• Working knowledge of the material handling industry
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Business Central (Dynamics) Operating System for order entry/management

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

This position is currently accepting applications.