Distribution Coordinator II - WA

J.B. Hunt•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Distribution Coordinator II manages specific warehouse and operational functions, including inventory receipt, handling, and safety, and may oversee temporary contracted workers, carriers, and/or company drivers. The role provides general oversight to support safe, reliable operations and works with internal and external contacts to ensure accurate inventory management, routing, and delivery. The position is based in Tacoma, Washington, and may require occasional travel for training, meetings, or account coverage. The coordinator must be able to work across shifts—including day, night, and weekend shifts—to meet operational scheduling needs. The role is salaried non-exempt, with an expected minimum workweek of 42.5 hours and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The expected starting pay is $62,728.69 annually, based on a 40-hour workweek. The position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Full-time benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental, and vision benefits; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; paid time off including vacation and sick time; six weeks of paid maternity leave; two weeks of paid parental leave; and six paid holidays annually. The position may also be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives under the Company’s applicable plans.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience; alternatively, relevant skills and abilities may be demonstrated through education, certifications, military service, or other experience.
Ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends, if needed.
Customer service skills.
Ability to process information accurately.
Ability to anticipate, recognize, and effectively address existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and make productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Ability to meet or exceed team and driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service directly or indirectly.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to influence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field and 1–2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.
Experience in distribution.
Experience in warehouse operations.
Experience training others.
Ability to meet the physical requirement of lifting or moving appliances weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manage daily warehouse operations and process inventory in accordance with established internal controls.
Ensure goods are processed accurately and on time for customers and/or vendors, and maintain warehouse cleanliness and appropriate conditions.
Build and maintain professional relationships with personnel to support retention and productivity.
Support on-time service and customer requirements, managing freight exceptions and ETA adjustments based on pickup and delivery schedules and road conditions.
Communicate operational safety, warehousing, material-handling, and shipping requirements; enforce company policies and safety requirements and promote a positive safety culture.
Work with personnel and/or drivers to resolve service, routing, receipt, inventory, material-handling, and safety issues as they arise, including when on call where necessary.
Coordinate warehouse resources as needed to maintain working processes.
Perform administrative duties, which may include payroll, Net-Revenue budget management, safety event reviews, filing and documentation, defect documentation, resolving pay issues, invoicing, and preparing operational or financial reports.
Improve operational efficiency and profitability, recommend continuous improvements, and measure key performance indicators for operations and warehouse processes.
Train and orient personnel and assist with internal and third-party customer systems.
Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and participate in special projects related to operational optimization and profitability.
May assist warehouse workers with operating loading and unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts and inventory.
Assist with yard management as part of daily tasks.

Benefits

Medical benefit
Dental benefit
Vision benefit
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off, including vacation and sick time, commensurate with tenure
Six weeks of paid maternity leave
Two weeks of paid parental leave
Six paid holidays annually
May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes