What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Coordinator position at Cogent, Inc?
About the Role
Are you looking for more than just a job—a place where your contributions make a real impact, and your success is shared with your team? At Cogent, Inc. an employee-owned company, we’re proud to offer exactly that. We’re seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team of Warehouse Coordinators. If you're passionate about operational excellence and collaborative teamwork, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This position will work out of our Fenton, Missouri Facility.
What You’ll Do
As a Warehouse Coordinator, you will play a mission-critical role in the daily operations of our business! You will be responsible for warehouse duties, including shipping and receiving, inventory organization, and warehouse organization as needed. You’ll work collaboratively with all departments and external shipping vendors to ensure deadlines are met and the highest quality standards are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, unpack, verify, and record all inbound shipments
- Pack, address, and document all outbound shipments
- Assist customers by loading and unloading equipment needing to be serviced
- Coordinate all shipments with appropriate shipping vendors
- Maintain relationships with shipping vendors and drivers
- Inventory cycle counting
- Inventory organization and shelving labeling
- Inventory stocking
- Assists in general labor to maintain the organization and efficiency of the warehouse
- Continuous improvement of delivery, quality, efficiency, and safety of the team
Skills & Qualifications
Required:
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Organized with great attention to detail
- Previous experience in shipping and receiving or warehouse coordination
- Solid basic computer knowledge
- Quick learner when facing new problems: a relentless desire to learn, open to change, strives for continuous improvement of self and processes
- Solid communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas
- Responds with a sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work with varying priorities
- Works well independently or with a team
- Customer-first attitude
- Ability to physically lift heavy items up to 70 lbs
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to drive a forklift or within 30 days of hire requirement – training will be provided
Why Work With Us?
At Cogent, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. Our people make the difference, our shared values define us as a team and bring our vision to life. Together, our team of employee-owners is committed to helping build healthy and prosperous communities through creatively engineered solutions for our customers. We are a growing Midwest company that provides fluid processing solutions serving the local Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, Oil and Gas markets through our family of trusted brands.
We Offer
- Employee Ownership (ESOP)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Volunteer Time Off
- Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
- A Culture That Values Innovation, Collaboration, and Respect
Make Your Mark with Cogent!
This is more than just a coordination role—it’s a chance to work in a company where your efforts are recognized, your voice is valued, and your professional growth is supported. As an employee-owner, you'll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates innovation, accountability, and shared success.
Apply today and help us build something exceptional—together!
Experience
Required- 1 - 2 years: Shipping or Receiving Experience
- 1 - 2 years: Forklift Experience
Education
Required- High School or better in General Studies
Skills
Required- Time Management Skills
- Stress Tolerance
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
- Manually Lift Heavy Objects
- Interpersonal Skills
- Dependability
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Attention to Detail
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
