What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Coordinator position at The F.P. Horak Company?
We are seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to facilitate and be actively involved in day-to-day warehouse operations, including inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics. This role is crucial in ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders while maintaining efficient warehouse organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently to meet delivery deadlines.
- Inventory Management: Conduct physical inventories on a scheduled basis or as requested by customers.
- Warehouse Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment, optimizing space and improving workflow.
- Shipping & Logistics Coordination: Collaborate with the Shipping Manager to ensure on-time deliveries that meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Quality Control: Inspect products before shipping to ensure they meet company quality standards.
- System Management: Use inventory management software to track orders, update stock levels, and generate reports.
- Project Management: Facilitate the setup, fulfillment, inspection, and preparation of large-scale distribution projects.
- Collaboration: Work closely with production, customer service, and sales teams to ensure a seamless order fulfillment process.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance warehouse and fulfillment efficiency, including implementing new procedures and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in warehouse, fulfillment, logistics, or a related field.
- Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
- Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking software.
- Physical Requirements: Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and working in a warehouse environment.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot order issues, inventory discrepancies, or shipping delays.
- Team Player: Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
- Equipment Operation: 1-3 years of experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in eCommerce order fulfillment, batch-shipments, and corporate gifting logistics.
- Knowledge of shipping carriers and fulfillment best practices.
- Forklift training certification (a plus).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saginaw, MI 48601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saginaw, MI 48601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20