Warehouse Coordinator

Supply Chain - Warehouse Coordinator

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Supply Chain - Warehouse Coordinator with our commercial real estate client in Santa Monica, CA. This is a 5-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $19.50/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule: Monday – Friday – 8am -5pm, occasional overtime (this is not a remote position and will be on site daily)

Description

As a Warehouse Coordinator, you'll provide service and support to the warehouse by handling shipping and receiving tasks. The purpose of this position is to handle daily clerical and administrative tasks that keep our mail and warehouse operations running smoothly. Core responsibilities include processing incoming & outgoing mail, warehouse data entry, Operate and basic record-keeping, operating office equipment such as electric pallet jack and forklift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving

• Process Incoming/Outgoing Mail: Sort, log, and distribute all incoming mail, packages via US Government Client, FedEx, UPS, DHL and freight shipments. Prepare and process all outgoing shipments via US Government Client, FedEx, UPS and freight shipments.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory counts of warehouse stock, shipping supplies, and company materials. Conduct regular cycle counts.
• Quality Control: Inspect incoming shipments for damage, defects, or shortages, and reconcile deliveries against packing slips for accuracy.
• Data Entry: Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) or shipping software to log tracking numbers, inventory updates, and delivery confirmations.

Warehouse Operations & Logistics

• Material Handling: Safely load, unload, stack, and stage materials using equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Order Picking & Packing: Accurately pick, pack, and label products or materials for internal distribution or external client shipping, ensuring strict adherence to packaging standards.
• Space Optimization: Organize and maintain the physical layout of the mailroom and warehouse space to maximize space utilization, efficiency, and accessibility.

Facilities, Safety & Compliance

• Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment. Strictly adhere to OSHA regulations, hazardous materials (HazMat) shipping standards, and company safety protocols.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine safety checks on warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, scales, postage meters) and report any maintenance or repair needs immediately.
• Security: Ensure the warehouse and mailroom facilities are always secure, monitoring access and properly handling confidential or high-value mail/cargo.
• Note on Physical Demands: This role regularly requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand or walk for extended periods, and operate heavy machinery/warehouse equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required and a minimum of 2 - 3 years of related work experience in warehouse, shipping and receiving.

Certificate and/or License

• Forklift certification a plus

Communication Skills

• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
• Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people.
• Warm and engaging demeanor. Ability to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help.

Financial Knowledge

• Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations.
• Ability to solve problems in standard situations.
• Requires basic analytical skills.

Other Skill and Abilities

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Google documents, handheld mobile technologies and applications.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io