Warehouse Coordinator - 3rd Shift, 9:30pm - 6:00am, Mon-Fri

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION•Kalamazoo, MI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

To direct the daily activities of a warehouse or account, including labor scheduling, and proper utilization of space and equipment as directed by Distribution Manager. To coach, train, and direct associates while participating in daily productivity. Values and Business Practices: We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude. We treat everybody with respect and dignity. We operate with high business ethics. We are a good corporate citizen. We value our professional relationships. We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”. We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities. Company Expectations: Our expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success. This includes flexibility (works the hours needed to support the business goals including overtime, weekends and holidays, remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively), reliability (always present and punctual, arrives prepared for work, completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner, plans and schedules time off in advance, avoids unscheduled days off), attitude (maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude, lives by company stated values and inspires others), willingness to learn (approaches new tasks with an interest to learn, has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change), initiative (seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed, goes above and beyond required tasks, participates in pre-shift and department meetings, displays pride in work area by maintaining daily housekeeping, promotes teamwork and assists in all areas), quality of work (maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines, produces accurate, thorough and professional work, understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”), follows directions (all written and verbal instructions), communication (shares all information in a professional and factual manner, reports all issues), appearance (maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with established dress code guidelines), and safety (follows all rules, guidelines, and practices, informs supervisor/manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise).

Requirements

Ability to coordinate and communicate.
Ability to build a good relationship with the team and lead a team.
Knowledge of WMS and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
Ability to use handheld RF Scan Device.
Must be able to lift 50lbs., sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
Must be able to twist, squat and reach above shoulder level.
Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of a warehouse or account, including labor scheduling, and proper utilization of space and equipment as directed by Distribution Manager.
Coach, train, and direct associates while participating in daily productivity.
Plan and schedule all distribution services including receiving, storing, shipping, handling returned/damaged goods, maintenance and administrative activities to ensure customer requirements are met.
Understand customer contract requirements.
Ensure SOP and customer work instructions are followed.
Direct and oversee job assignments and plan daily labor schedules.
Motivate and lead the team to achieve stated objectives.
Develop and maintain a productive work team by assisting the Distribution Manager in training and cross training of employees.
Assist Distribution Manager to ensure current and accurate inventory control for each account.
Follow food/safety SOPs and AIB standards.
Report equipment and facility building/grounds damage and repairs.
Drive a culture of safety throughout the company to achieve safety goals and objectives.
Follow safety and security policies and SOPs.
Ensure all departments’ equipment and overall appearance is maintained as defined by the company.
Report deviations to Distribution Manager.
Ensure storage of product is in a neat and orderly fashion according to customer requirements.
Direct disposal or repack of non-conforming products per the customer’s work instructions.
Assist with monthly facility audits.
Interface directly with the customer and maintain a professional and courteous relationship with all customers.
Ensure customer requests are responded to immediately.
Provide follow-up to customers to ensure that problem is resolved or being worked on.
Communicate company information via pre-shift meetings as directed by Distribution Manager.
Continuously evaluate ways to improve the accuracy and efficiencies of department (identifying at least 1 significant improvement annually).