Warehouse Coordinator

Coastal Villages Seafoods, LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Villages Seafoods, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator in Seattle, WA to manage daily warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and distribution in support of commercial fishing vessel operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, organized facility; receiving, cycle counting, and processing inventory; coordinating shipments; and providing vessel support as needed. On-call use of company vehicles is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, logistics, or related field.
• Forklift experience preferred; pallet jacks experience.
• Valid Washington state driver’s license with good driving record.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Able to establish effective relationships with vessel crews, vendors, and staff.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; quick learner of inventory/purchasing software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain warehouse, loading dock, and storage areas in clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Organize and label storage locations for efficient retrieval of parts and supplies.
• Conduct routine inspections and report facility, equipment, or safety concerns.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Maintain compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Receive shipments and verify quantities and condition against PO/docs.
• Investigate damaged shipments and inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory records and perform cycle counts.
• Process warranty returns and damaged product claims.
• Prepare and stage parts for shipment to Seattle and remote locations.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with carriers and ensure timely deliveries.
• Deliver and retrieve parts from local suppliers using company vehicle.
• Board vessels as needed to coordinate delivery of materials.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Driver license

Organizational skills

Independence

Customer service

Communication

MS Outlook/Word/Excel

Inventory software learning

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation, organization, and maintenance of the Coastal Alaska Premier Seafoods (CAPS) warehouse in Seattle, Washington. This position serves as the primary point of contact for warehouse operations, ensuring inventory is accurately received, stored, maintained, and distributed in support of commercial fishing vessel operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES-

Warehouse Operations

• 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.

Receiving & Inventory

• 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.

Shipping & Vessel Support

• 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.

Purchasing Support

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primary work location is the CAPS warehouse in Seattle, WA
• Regular time driving a company-owned flatbed truck within the Puget Sound area for parts pickup and delivery
• Seasonal periods of increased workload and on-call availability aligned with commercial fishing operations
• Regular visits to vessels at dock or in shipyard; must be comfortable working in marine environments
• On-call availability during active fishing seasons, with expectations communicated at the time of hire.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial fishing, maritime, marine maintenance, or industrial operations.
• Experience with Enterprise systems, inventory software, or warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of freight coordination to Alaska or other remote locations.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification upon hire).
• Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with marine parts and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role:

• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the workday.
• Operate warehouse equipment and company vehicles safely.
• Board commercial fishing vessels and navigate ladders, gangways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
• Possess close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain situational awareness and safely perform duties in active warehouse and marine environments.
• Coastal Villages Region Fund has a strict Drug and Alcohol Policy.