Warehouse Supervisor / Shipping Coordinator

F & C Distributors; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

F&C Distributors, Inc. in Woodridge, IL, seeks a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor / Shipping Coordinator to lead daily warehouse operations and ensure accurate, on-schedule fulfillment.

You will oversee picking, packing, receiving, and inventory movement while coordinating carrier shipments. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in warehouse roles with supervisory experience, strong shipping document skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse, distribution, shipping, or logistics experience.
• Experience supervising or leading warehouse employees.
• Knowledge of parcel shipping and LTL freight procedures.
• Experience preparing shipping documents (bills of lading).
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory control, receiving, and order fulfillment.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment safely.
• Basic computer proficiency with inventory or order-management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet daily shipping deadlines.
• Willingness to perform physical warehouse duties when needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities.
• Establish daily work priorities to ensure on-time order processing and shipping.
• Coordinate with carriers to meet daily shipping deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse.
• Improve workflows, reduce errors, and increase productivity.
• Assist with training and development of warehouse staff.
• Communicate with management and teams regarding status and requirements.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Supervisory experience

Parcel/LTL shipping knowledge

Shipping documentation

Inventory control processes

Forklift operation

Inventory/order management systems

Organizational skills

Multitasking under deadlines

Physical warehouse duties

Tools

UPS WorldShip

FedEx systems

Freight scheduling

QuickBooks Enterprise

BigCommerce

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

F&C Distributors, Inc. — Woodridge, IL 60517

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

About F&C Distributors

F&C Distributors, Inc. is one of the Midwest's largest distributors of fireplace, hearth, and outdoor living products. Based in Woodridge, Illinois, we proudly serve a growing network of professional dealers, retailers, contractors, and e-commerce businesses throughout the Midwest and beyond.

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and hands-on Warehouse Supervisor / Shipping Coordinator to help lead our warehouse operations and ensure that customer orders are fulfilled accurately, safely, and on schedule.

Position Overview

This is a working supervisory position ideal for someone who enjoys being actively involved in daily warehouse operations while providing leadership and direction to warehouse personnel.

The successful candidate will oversee order picking, packing, shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and general warehouse organization. A significant part of this role involves coordinating daily shipments with parcel and freight carriers, ensuring accurate shipping documentation, and resolving logistical issues as they arise.

We are looking for someone who leads by example, takes ownership of warehouse operations, and understands the importance of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Supervision & Daily Operations

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of warehouse personnel, including picking, packing, receiving, stocking, and shipping.
• Establish daily work priorities to ensure customer orders are processed and shipped on time.
• Work alongside warehouse employees when needed to meet operational demands.
• Monitor employee productivity, accuracy, safety, and adherence to company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, efficient, and safe warehouse environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse workflows, reduce errors, and increase productivity.
• Assist with training, coaching, and development of warehouse team members.

Shipping & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments utilizing UPS, FedEx, LTL freight carriers, and other transportation providers.
• Prepare and verify shipping labels, bills of lading (BOLs), packing lists, and other required documentation.
• Schedule freight pickups and coordinate carrier arrivals to meet daily shipping deadlines.
• Ensure products are properly packaged, palletized, secured, and protected against transit damage.
• Monitor shipping activity and resolve carrier delays, missed pickups, shipment discrepancies, and freight-related issues.
• Coordinate shipments of oversized, heavy, fragile, and high-value products requiring specialized handling.
• Work with customer service and sales personnel to resolve shipping questions and ensure customer satisfaction.

Inventory Control & Receiving

• Oversee incoming deliveries, product inspections, receiving documentation, and inventory placement.
• Verify quantities and product information against purchase orders and receiving records.
• Ensure inventory transactions are accurately recorded in company systems.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory, and investigation of inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and proper product identification.
• Minimize product damage, shipping errors, and inventory shrinkage.

Communication & Accountability

• Communicate daily with management, purchasing, sales, and customer service teams regarding order status, inventory issues, and shipping requirements.
• Proactively identify operational problems and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain accountability for order accuracy, timely shipping, and warehouse productivity.
• Help establish and maintain consistent procedures that support continued company growth.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse, distribution, shipping, or logistics experience.
• Previous experience supervising or leading warehouse employees.
• Working knowledge of parcel shipping and LTL freight procedures.
• Experience preparing shipping documentation, including bills of lading.
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory control, receiving, and order fulfillment processes.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other common warehouse equipment safely.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience working with inventory or order management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet daily shipping deadlines.
• Willingness to perform physical warehouse duties as needed.

Preferred

• Experience in a wholesale distribution or B2B warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with UPS WorldShip, FedEx shipping systems, and freight scheduling.
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise, BigCommerce, or similar business management platforms.
• Knowledge of shipping large, fragile, or high-value merchandise.
• Experience improving warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, and shipping processes.
• Previous responsibility for employee scheduling, training, and performance management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the warehouse during the workday.
• Ability to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds, with appropriate assistance or equipment for heavier items.
• Ability to work safely around forklifts, palletized products, and warehouse equipment.
• Comfortable working in an active warehouse environment.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Leads from the floor, not just from behind a desk.
• Takes pride in getting orders shipped correctly and on time.
• Understands the importance of inventory accuracy and attention to detail.
• Can motivate employees while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Is proactive, dependable, and capable of making sound decisions independently.
• Approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented attitude.
• Wants to become an important part of an established and growing distribution company.

Why Join F&C Distributors?

F&C Distributors offers the opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role with an established company serving the fireplace, hearth, and outdoor living industries.

You’ll work with a dedicated team in a business where warehouse operations are essential to our reputation and continued success. We value employees who take initiative, demonstrate reliability, and contribute to operational improvements.

F&C Distributors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.