Warehouse Ops Administrator

Warehouse Operations AdministratorShift: Days 7am-4pm Monday-Friday Pay: $17Position Summary: The Warehouse Operations Administrator supports the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of a busy warehouse environment. This position works closely with warehouse leadership, shipping and receiving, inventory, and customer service teams to ensure orders, inventory records, shipping documentation, and warehouse activities are processed accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to balance administrative responsibilities with direct communication with warehouse personnel.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Provide administrative support for daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory, and order fulfillment.Process and maintain shipping and receiving documentation, purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and related records.Enter and update inventory, order, and shipment information in warehouse or ERP systems.Monitor incoming and outgoing orders to ensure accurate and timely processing.Coordinate with warehouse employees regarding order status, inventory availability, shortages, and shipping priorities.Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies.Communicate with carriers, vendors, customers, and internal departments regarding deliveries and shipments.Schedule or coordinate inbound and outbound freight as needed.Prepare shipping labels and other required documentation.Maintain accurate electronic and paper warehouse records.Research and resolve order, inventory, and shipping discrepancies.Assist warehouse management with reports, spreadsheets, data tracking, and operational metrics.Answer emails and phone calls related to warehouse operations.Ensure paperwork and system transactions are completed accurately and on time.Support warehouse safety, organization, and established operating procedures.Perform additional administrative and warehouse support duties as assigned.Qualifications:Previous experience in warehouse administration, shipping/receiving, logistics, inventory control, or order processing preferred.Strong computer and data-entry skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and general computer systems.Experience with a WMS, ERP, inventory, or shipping system is preferred.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent organizational and time-management skills.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively with warehouse employees, supervisors, carriers, vendors, and customers.Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.Preferred Experience:Shipping and receiving documentationInventory managementBills of lading and freight paperworkOrder processingWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)ERP systemsMicrosoft ExcelFreight/carrier coordinationCycle counting and inventory reconciliationCustomer and vendor communicationWork Environment: This position works in both an office and warehouse environment and may require frequent communication with employees on the warehouse floor. The employee should be comfortable working around warehouse equipment, material-handling operations, and varying noise levels.About Cardinal Staffing: At Cardinal Staffing, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.