Sr Warehouse Coordinator

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BASIC PURPOSE The Sr Coordinator, Warehouse will perform activities that support inbound, outbound, and general warehouse operations to ensure timely delivery and scheduling of freight and proper distribution of warehouse items. The Sr Coordinator, Warehouse will also work to improve upon current warehouse efficiencies and optimizing freight processes. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00am - Until Completion Starting Pay: $24.50/hr ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties may include but are not limited to general warehouse, inbound and/or outbound functions. Duties may vary depending on shift. General warehouse: Ensure optimal warehouse operations by preparing and processing routine forms, reports, and documents (inbound documents, outbound documents, discrepancy reports, stock and damage claims, time sheets, requisitions, shipping labels, etc.) following standard procedures. Escalate to the warehouse team when operations are out of compliance. Communicate with internal and external customers to support staff and customer needs. Respond to inquiries and telephone calls. Respond to requests by researching information. Collect, track, and input data on relevant operations metrics to support tracking warehouse performance, including shorts, mispicks, dump/damage, service level, associate over-time. Highlight results to managers and support efforts to increase metrics. Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates. Other duties as assigned by manager. Inbound: Schedule receiving appointments with vendors for all inbound freight according to warehouse capacities to optimize inbound warehouse functioning and assess how inbound freight functioning can be improved. Prepare and update Delivery Appointment sheet daily for receiving department. Optimize schedule over time to maximize warehouse efficiency. Manage inbound freight processes by performing inbound driver check-in and check-out and resolving or escalating any issues that arise. Ensure warehouse readiness for receiving by assigning receiving doors for inbound carriers. Prepare purchase orders for receiving and confirm purchase orders. Outbound: Support warehouse functions by checking returns and credit slips and assembling returned orders for proper return to picking slot. Investigate picking errors and find missing products. Support efforts to minimize errors and returns with the warehouse team. Interact with warehouse personnel to solve selecting and shipping issues. Escalate issues to the warehouse team and work with them to prevent issues. Complete outbound paperwork and reports including documents for selecting crew, route loading, drivers, and trucks received at night. Update the master storage report. SUPERVISION: N/A RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Operations manager, purchasing department External: Carriers, vendors WORK ENVIRONMENT The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but may occasionally require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Related Experience/Requirements: Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse and delivery procedures required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication both verbally and in writing. Excellent telephone and customer service ability. Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail. Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of intermediate scope. Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division. Education High school diploma or GED/equivalent required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certifications/Training Preferred experience in the following areas: SAE, Truck Builder, Red Prairie, Kronos, Incentive/Component Pay, Road Net, XATA, Shopfax, Tandem, PowerDock, equipment inventories, and warranties. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY: STAND OCCASIONALLY WALK OCCASIONALLY DRIVE VEHICLE N/A SIT CONTINUOUSLY LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A PUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLY CLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLY STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY KNEEL OCCASIONALLY BEND OCCASIONALLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY TWIST OCCASIONALLY GRASP OBJECTS*3 FREQUENTLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS*4 OCCASIONALLY MANUAL DEXTERITY*5 OCCASIONALLY 1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift) 2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs) 3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel) 4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps) 5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is $24.50/hr. As applicable, this role may also receive: overtime compensation Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. 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