Warehouse Operations & Shipping Lead

Great Plains Processing; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Processing is seeking a Shipping Warehouse Coordinator to organize the warehouse, oversee the receipt of raw materials, and manage outbound shipments to keep production on schedule.

You will label storage areas, verify shipments, stage materials for production, and perform cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy while coordinating with production, quality, and purchasing teams. This role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, or materials handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee layout, organization, and labeling of warehouse storage areas to maximize space and efficiency.
• Coordinate and manage receipt of raw materials, components, and supplies against purchase orders and packaging lists.
• Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy, quality, and quantity; document discrepancies.
• Coordinate outbound shipments of finished goods with the Office Coordinator.
• Verify outgoing shipments against work orders, bills of lading, and customer purchase orders.
• Stage and replenish materials for production lines; communicate shortages or overages to production.
• Lead or support regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Maintain standard work processes for warehouse organization and material flow.
• Ensure warehouse safety, housekeeping, and OSHA compliance; operate handling equipment safely.
• Communicate delays or exceptions to internal stakeholders; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Plains Processing is seeking a Shipping Warehouse Coordinator to organize the warehouse, oversee the receipt of raw materials, and manage outbound shipments to keep production on schedule.

You will label storage areas, verify shipments, stage materials for production, and perform cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy while coordinating with production, quality, and purchasing teams. This role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills.