Warehouse Coordinator

Shorr Packaging Corp.; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

401K plan

Team-based culture

Job summary

Shorr Packaging Corp. in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to support receiving, shipping, and warehouse management tasks.

You will schedule inbound dock appointments, prepare receiving documents, and assist with cycle counting and reporting. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years related experience; forklift certification is a plus, and proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 years related experience or training preferred.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jack and lift trucks.
• Microsoft Office proficiency including Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Receiving: schedule inbound dock appointments, prepare receiving documents, and verify vendor pack lists.
• Shipping: print pick tickets, obtain freight rates, print packing lists, and coordinate carrier pickups.
• Print reports: stock status, packing slips, and related warehouse documents.
• Process returns and summarize picking/receiving totals; delegate tasks.
• Assist with answering calls and resolving questions from drivers and warehouse staff.
• Order warehouse supplies and assist with picking/receiving when needed.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Order processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 years related experience

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Outlook

Word

Job description

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging.

The Warehouse Coordinator will provide support for warehouse operation in the areas of receiving, shipping, freight rates, inbound dock assignments, assist with cycle counting, and work order functions, including checking and entering information, printing reports, and processing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Receiving - Schedule inbound dock appointments, print internal receiving documents, check vendor pack list against receiving document, enter receipts. Prepare copies of receiving paperwork reflecting discrepancies, for accounts payable and purchasing departments. Close out Purchase Orders in warehouse management system.
• Shipping - Print pick tickets, call for freight rates, enter packing lists, print necessary bill of lading, and call in carriers. Schedule any vendor pickups. Expedite orders that require same day delivery. Request proof of delivery. Branch locations - Schedule inter-branch shuttles. Coordinate with customer on Google Sheet document.
• Print reports - Stock status, bill of lading, return vendors, open pick tickets, credit memos, and packing slips, when needed.
• Process returns, tabulate picking and receiving totals, delegate work assignments.
• Assist and resolve questions from incoming customer calls, drivers, inter department calls, and warehouse staff.
• Order warehouse supplies.
• Assist with picking and receiving when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment, ie. pallet jack, stand-up and sit-down lift required.
• Certification in driving a standup and/or sit down forklift a plus
• Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, and Word

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $22 - $24 per hour.

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Shorr Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off and other insurance coverages
• Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.
• 401K plan plus matching
• Team based Employee Owner company culture

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.