DC Operations Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Hazleton Helps Coordinator

Coordinates daily work volume and staffing to help achieve departmental objectives in production, quality, and safety.

Major Activities:

• Communicates with the Coach and Operations Manager to ensure daily operational goals are met through effective management of people and process. Identifies and foresees issues and works to resolve them appropriately as they arise.
• Assigns and realigns work, particularly in the absence of the Coach. Duties may include allocation of work assignments, planning and releasing of waves, coordination of the toting process, coordinating the completion of route codes, reassignment of team members to other roles, etc.
• Partners with trainers and trainees on training/development plans and documents.
• Supports workplace safety by helping to ensure safety-related rules and policies are observed (e.g., use of PPE, proper housekeeping, etc.).
• Supports start of shift and end of shift activities/reporting, including shift recaps, production logs, and shift handoffs.
• Performs the departments work as necessary.
• Participates in special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills:

• Demonstrates computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the systems supporting department functions

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires:

• Previous experience in a Material Handler role (or comparable role), demonstrating an understanding of warehouse operations in a distribution center environment

Other:

• Understands the processes and policies related to the department and is regarded by team members as credible and capable of performing the duties performed in the department
• Demonstrates effective decision-making skills to provide appropriate direction to others and respond effectively to changing business requirements
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing/email
• Good listening skills to understand issues thoroughly
• Good organizational skills and time management abilities to help meet production timeframes/objectives
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to provide direction to the department as necessary

Preferred Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; additional related training/education is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting and carrying of product weighing 5 to 60 pounds
• Frequent pushing or pulling of material and/or equipment
• Frequent standing when working and when driving powered industrial equipment
• Frequent walking, primarily in the warehouse
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Work Environment:

• Exposure to extreme temperatures dependent on external climate and proximity to dock doors/exits
• Moderate noise level from DC conveyor/sortation system and powered industrial equipment
• Occasional vibration if/when operating powered industrial equipment
• Potential exposure to fumes and airborne particles

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

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