Warehouse Coordinator

Amcor; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a skilled Warehouse Coordinator for the Monroe, LA facility. The role focuses on daily scheduling of warehouse and shipping personnel, prioritizing workload to meet customer demand, and ensuring safe, cost-efficient operations.

You will print orders, prepare bills of lading, manage inbound shipments, and coordinate with trucking partners and inter-plant teams to maintain product flow. Strong knowledge of MS Office and JDE is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient in warehousing/shipping/receiving/inventory control.
• Ability to use MS Office, JDE and related systems.
• Strong planning, organizational and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Warehouse and Shipping personnel daily; overtime/weekends as needed.
• Print orders, create BOLs, manage inbound shipments and transfers.
• Coordinate with trucking companies and inter-plant staff for smooth flow.
• Support safety initiatives and enforce quality policies.
• Lead and develop staff to improve performance and growth.
• Participate in TEAMS for continuous improvement and cost savings.

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling/coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

JDE

dc-link

TEAMS

Job description

Hourly

Job Description

DEPARTMENT

Warehouse

FLSA STATUS

Hourly

PURPOSE

Coordinates the daily activities for the Agriculture (AG) Warehouse Department. Communicates the daily workload requirements and prioritizes the workforce to meet customer demand in the most cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote all safety initiatives and follows all company safety policies.
• To assure that the company’s quality vision policy is adhered to by all personnel within the department.
• Responsible for daily scheduling of Warehouse and Shipping personnel according to workload demand; must be willing to work overtime and weekends when volume dictates.
• Perform standard functions in Transportation Management Center (TMC).
• Responsible for scheduling Inventory Control cycle counts to maintain accurate finished goods inventories.
• Motivate and develop personnel to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth.
• Plan and schedule customer orders to meet goals and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Print orders, create bills of lading (BOL), process JDE documentation; sets appointments for inbound shipment and transfers; stage product and be proactive with picking customer’s orders.
• Communicate with trucking companies, Customer Care, and inter-plant coordinators to maintain proper product flow.
• Ability to speak effectively with co-workers, internal/external customers, and truck drivers.
• TICS complaint and resolution shipping contact for the Monroe facility.
• Collaborate with freight companies to resolve issues (i.e., tracking, POD, etc.)
• Facilitate staffing for open positions and fill-ins for vacation periods.
• Communicate frequently with other shipping coordinators and warehouse management.
• Participate on TEAMS for quality improvement, cost savings, productivity, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned; including performing job duties from current position to entry level position.
• Follow First In-First Out (FIFO) operating procedures to ensure product does not expire.
• Perform other related functions and duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be proficient in all areas of Warehousing/Shipping/Receiving/Inventory Control functions.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating various office equipment to include fax, copiers, printers and PC functions.
• The ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment; work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• 4 - 5 years experience in warehousing or logistics field; supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Very knowledgeable in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS), JDE, dc-link, and the internet.
• Ability to perform functional mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• Ability to adhere to Amcor's Safety, Health, and Environmental Vision, Policy, and Standards.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop, climb, and reach multiple times per day.
• Ability to work in warm, humid, and cool climates inside a warehouse.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes/boots, and gloves.
• Ability to operate a forklift, hand truck, and pallet jack; maintain a forklift operator license.
• Primarily a day shift position; ability to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends, evenings, and overtime as needed.

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)