What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Coordinator/Receiver position at FOODSCIENCE LLC?
FoodScience LLC in Williston, VT, is looking to hire a full-time Distribution Coordinator/Receiver. Would you like to join a company with a great culture, competitive benefits, and a supportive team? You might be the perfect fit.
FoodScience offers 9 paid holidays per year—including your birthday!—one paid week off during our yearly plant shutdown, and a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) program that starts to accrue immediately. Our benefits include health insurance with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, dental, vision, and a variety of other additional insurance options to fit your needs. Other perks include employee discounts and professional development. You’ll work with a supportive, experienced team that wants to see you succeed.
WHAT YOU’LL DO HERE
As a Distribution Coordinator/Receiver, your primary responsibilities will include efficiently picking, packing, and shipping Sales Orders (SO) to meet customer demands. You will also handle inter-site transfers between various FoodScience locations, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of products. Additionally, you will be responsible for receiving incoming deliveries at the site, verifying shipments against purchase orders, and performing a variety of warehouse duties to maintain organization and accuracy of inventory. Your role will be vital in ensuring that stock levels are properly managed, inventory is accurately tracked, and warehouse operations run efficiently to support the overall supply chain and distribution processes.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! We’re excited to talk with you.
ABOUT FOODSCIENCE
Founded in 1973, FoodScience currently maintains offices in Williston, Colchester, and Waterbury, Vermont. Our team manufactures nutritional supplements for both humans and animals, and our mission is to help people and pets live healthier lives every day. We believe that a healthy work-life balance is key to your success and ours. We provide a competitive benefits package, good jobs and maintain a robust social responsibility program that supports the organizations that make our community vibrant, all while providing outstanding service that shines through in every customer interaction.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR/RECEIVER
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain required material handling certifications, including obtaining and maintaining a valid forklift license.
- Previous experience in warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, or inventory management is preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar software) and inventory management systems.
- Forklift certification and other material handling certifications (or the ability to obtain them within a set time).
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling tools safely.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and handle time-sensitive tasks effectively.
- Good problem-solving skills to address discrepancies or issues in shipping, receiving, or inventory.
- Mathematical skills for performing accurate counts and tracking inventory levels.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, management, and external stakeholders (carriers, vendors, etc.).
- Physical stamina and strength to lift, move, and store products as required (typically up to 50 lbs. or more).
- Commitment to safety and adhering to workplace safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining accountability for tasks and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
Your time is valuable—that’s why our online application process is quick, simple, and easy to use. We look forward to speaking with you!
FoodScience provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, crime victims or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
