Warehouse Coordinator - 3rd shift

Atkore International Group Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Coordinator in Philadelphia, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient dock operations and managing yard flow. This position offers the opportunity to utilize your skills in communication, organization, and lean manufacturing to enhance distribution processes. You will be responsible for checking in drivers, coordinating schedules, and resolving logistical issues, all while fostering a culture of integrity and teamwork. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about improving operational efficiency, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a distribution coordinator role.
• Strong knowledge of LTL, TL, and containerized shipments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage inbound/outbound traffic schedules.
• Monitor shipment progress to ensure timely execution.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Distribution Management Software

Shipping Schedule Tools

Job description

Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Warehouse Coordinator to be based out of Philadelphia, PA. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this person will be responsible for checking in drivers in and out to ensure dock doors are being turned every hour and managing yard flow to ensure drivers come in and out safely.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in a transportation environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Plan hour-by-hour schedule of all Inbound/Outbound traffic.
• Communicate with carriers and brokers to get updated ETA of scheduled loads.
• Check drivers in and out to make sure dock doors are being turned every hour.
• Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure timely execution to promise dates.
• Prepare and maintain necessary distribution documentation for operations.
• Facilitate team involvement and commitment to resolving storage, transportation, invoicing and shipping issues.
• Ensure policies and procedures are in place to drive effective receipt, handling, storage and distribution of product.
• Utilize the shipping schedule to maintain a flexible and effective dock schedule by communicating appointments.
• Proactively support lean efforts by promoting and/or teaching lean concepts to others.

What you’ll bring:

• 3 – 5 years of distribution coordinator experience, preferably in a distribution center or understanding of internal processes.
• Knowledge of distribution center management in areas such as bulk and pick pack.
• Knowledge of LTL, TL, and containerized shipments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Six Sigma/Lean experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of metrics used to assist management in a warehouse environment.
• Detail-oriented.
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $48,960 - $67,320. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but is not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law.

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have