Warehouse Coordinator (12 Hr. Rotating 6PM-6AM)

Saputo; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to oversee and enhance warehouse operations. This role involves coordinating inbound and outbound processes, ensuring efficient scheduling, and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and experience in inventory control, along with proficiency in warehouse management systems. Join a dynamic team that values contributions and fosters a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting while ensuring the smooth operation of logistics and distribution activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a lead warehouse role in logistics or distribution.
• High School Diploma or GED; 2-year degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate warehouse activities including inbound and outbound processes.
• Monitor shipping and dock activities for accuracy.
• Lead warehouse team and manage daily tasks.

Skills

Warehouse Coordination

Inventory Control

Team Leadership

Computer Skills

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year degree in supply chain management

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

SAP

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

This position is responsible for coordinating warehouse activities including inbound, internal, and outbound warehouse processes. The warehouse coordinator will complete, lead and monitor completion of all warehouse tasks under direction of the Department Manager and in conjunction with the warehouse and inventory teams.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with the warehouse management team to ensure warehouse activities are effectively scheduled and executed.
• Monitor and coordinate the shipping cockpit and dock activities, specifically, the physical warehouse activities and transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Perform warehouse team lead responsibilities, to include coordinating, assigning work activities, reporting and follow-up.
• Creates and releases waves and manages tasks for picking product for shipment.
• Manages the wave release process to be as close to just in time without the warehouse staff running out of work.
• Input and print pick tickets as appropriate.
• Assign staging areas for outbound loads.
• Investigate product shortages and rewaves shipments as needed.
• Creates STOs (Stock Transfer Orders) to move products between warehouse locations.
• Create and coordinate product put away activities.
• Create and coordinate replenishment tasks to ensure adequate stock in pick faces.
• In conjunction with the inventory control coordinator, create, assign, and complete inventory control tasks.
• Support inventory control activities to include identifying, investigating, and resolving inventory discrepancies resulting from the use of exception codes.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Preferred, 2-year degree in supply chain management or inventory control management.
• Two years in a lead warehouse role, directly in a warehouse, logistics, transportation or distribution center environment.
• Excellent computer skills with advanced experience with word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized inventory control software programs (WMS), SAP a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer orders, inventory reports, operating procedures to ensure documents are audited and accurate. Ability to generate reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidate must be highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
• Must have excellent mathematical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• The employee may be exposed to wet, hot, humid and cold temperatures, moving machinery including forklift traffic, and noise levels exceeding 85dB.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), required in a warehouse and production environment.
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds independently throughout the shift and/or move up to 75 lbs. with assistance as needed.
• The employee is regularly required to work in an office, warehouse, and production environment.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Saputo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.