Warehouse Coordinator - 2nd shift

Saputo Inc.; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Franklin, WI is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to partner with the warehouse management team, ensuring effective scheduling and execution of activities across a 340,000 sq ft facility opening in 2023.

The role emphasizes coordinating shipping, dock operations, and just-in-time wave releases to optimize stock and labor in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will lead the warehouse team, manage picking, replenishment, and inventory control tasks, and work to resolve

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; preferred 2-year degree in supply chain management or inventory control.
• 2 years in a lead warehouse role within warehouse, logistics, transportation or DC environment.
• Advanced computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets and inventory control software (WMS), SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with warehouse management to schedule and execute activities.
• Monitor shipping cockpit and dock activities for accuracy in warehouse transactions.
• Lead warehouse team: assign work, report, follow-up.
• Create and release waves; manage picking for shipment.
• Coordinate replenishment and put-away activities to maintain stock in pick faces.
• Support inventory control tasks and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory control

SAP experience

WMS experience

Communication

Analytical thinking

Mathematical skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

2-year supply chain degree

Tools

SAP

WMS

Excel

Job description

The Warehouse Coordinator in Franklin, WI will be a key stakeholder for a new 340,000 square foot conversion facility slated to open in 2023 and will play an integral part of Saputo’s strategy to optimize its cheese network in North America. Saputo has a strong history in Wisconsin and is proud to be expanding its footprint in this area.

Job 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, including 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.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Are 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.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Physical lifting up to 40‑lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options, paid time off
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and plant engagement activities.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.