Shipping & Inventory Lead – Distribution Coordinator

Pentair plc; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Up to 5% match

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Caregivers leave

Prescription drug insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Distribution Coordinator in North Aurora, IL to lead daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and fulfillment activities. You will ensure accurate inventory records, prepare shipments, and support process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires forklift operation, assembly/kitting experience, and strong attention to detail. Typical shift is first shift with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in order picking/packing, shipping/receiving required.
• Assembly, kitting, and production experience advantageous.
• Forklift operator experience required.
• Lathe and heavy equipment experience are a plus.
• SAP experience highly desired.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to use hand tools and perform product handling, assembly, and palletizing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and fulfillment activities to meet department goals for safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure accurate inventory records, shipping documentation, cycle counts, and material movement while supporting inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, help reduce costs, and support the implementation of department programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, including monthly inspections, quarterly reporting, and adherence to safety standards.
• Assemble, kit, clean, inspect, and prepare products to meet quality specifications, including trimming impellers and performing product touch-up and paint work.
• Pick, pack, label, stage, palletize, and verify materials and shipments to ensure accurate and on-time customer deliveries.
• Train and support new team members while providing leadership and guidance within the Shipping and Receiving team.

Skills

Order picking

Packing

Shipping/Receiving

Assembly

Kitting

Forklift operator

SAP

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pentair is seeking a Distribution Coordinator in North Aurora, IL to lead daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and fulfillment activities. You will ensure accurate inventory records, prepare shipments, and support process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires forklift operation, assembly/kitting experience, and strong attention to detail. Typical shift is first shift with potential overtime.