Warehouse Supervisor / Shipping Coordinator

F-; Woodridge (IL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

F&C Distributors, Inc. in Woodridge, IL is seeking a dependable Warehouse Supervisor / Shipping Coordinator to lead daily warehouse operations and ensure that customer orders are fulfilled accurately, safely, and on schedule.

This hands-on role combines supervision with hands-on tasks in a fast-paced distribution center. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in warehousing or logistics, prior supervision experience, and knowledge of parcel and LTL shipping.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehouse, distribution, shipping, or logistics.
• Experience supervising or leading warehouse staff.
• Familiarity with parcel shipping and LTL freight procedures.
• Experience preparing shipping documentation (bills of lading).
• Knowledge of warehouse inventory control, receiving, and order fulfillment.

Responsabilités

• 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 to meet operational demands.
• Monitor productivity, accuracy, safety, and adherence to procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce errors, and increase productivity.
• Assist with training, coaching, and development of warehouse team members.
• Coordinate daily outbound shipments with UPS, FedEx, LTL carriers and other providers.
• Prepare and verify shipping labels, BOLs, packing lists, and documentation.
• Schedule freight pickups and coordinate carrier arrivals to meet deadlines.
• Ensure proper packaging, palletizing, and protection of goods.
• Resolve delays and discrepancies with carriers and customers.
• Work with customer service and sales to answer shipping questions.

Connaissances

Warehouse experience

People leadership

Shipping knowledge

Shipping docs

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Inventory systems

Communication

Multi-tasking

Physical work

Description du poste

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.