Warehouse Coordinator (3rd Shift)

Saputo Inc.; Town of Caledonia (WI); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Warehouse Lead to guide daily warehouse operations, coordinate outbound orders and manage dock activities. You will work closely with management and carriers to ensure on-time fulfillment and optimal inventory control.

The role requires at least two years in a lead warehouse role, proficiency with WMS and SAP, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Two years in a lead warehouse role in logistics or distribution.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; strong data reporting.
• Experience with WMS and SAP is a plus.
• Strong organization and multitasking in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse activities and coordinate with management to meet customer schedules.
• Oversee shipping, dock operations, and task prioritization to ensure on-time performance.
• Assign work, track progress, and report results.
• Create outbound orders, manage picking and dock flow.
• Coordinate stock transfers, put-away, and replenishment tasks.
• Collaborate with carriers, transportation, QA, and customer service.
• Adhere to Saputo ethics and values and work as part of the team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead warehouse

Inventory control

SAP

WMS

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

2-year supply chain degree

Tools

WMS

SAP

Excel

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.

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter—from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:

• Partner closely with the warehouse management team to ensure warehouse activities are effectively executed, based on customer expectations and schedules.
• Monitor and coordinate the shipping cockpit and dock activities, reprioritize tasks as necessary to meet on time goals.
• Perform warehouse team lead responsibilities, to include coordinating, assigning work activities, reporting and follow-up.
• Create and release outbound orders and manage picking tasks, including case picking and full pallet picking, outbound order sequencing per each shipment and the overall dock flow.
• Assign staging areas for outbound and dock doors for inbound loads based on physical product placement, pick path and load complexity.
• Investigate product shortages and reprocess orders as needed to ensure fill rates are met and there are no warehouse-controlled shortages.
• Create STOs (Stock Transfer Orders) to move products between warehouse locations as needed.
• Create and coordinate product put away activities.
• Create and coordinate replenishment tasks to ensure adequate stock in pick faces and minimal downtime.
• Assist with inventory control activities, including creating, assigning, and completing inventory control tasks, identifying, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies resulting from the use of exception codes.
• Work directly with carriers, internal transportation, quality, supply planning and customer service to meet established fill rate, schedules and customer expectations.
• 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.

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have The Following Experience, Skills, and 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.

Position Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in 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.
• Good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Fine manipulation and hand dexterity, including ability to grip and squeeze; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), to include bump cap, hearing, and eye protection. This also include additional PPE requirements as defined for the position activities.

We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With…

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

$31.16 + shift differential.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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