Warehouse Operations Associate

Hillenbrand•Wytheville, VA

88d

About The Position

The Warehouse & Receiving Coordinator coordinates daily warehouse and receiving activities to ensure the accurate, safe, and efficient movement of materials throughout the facility. The position connects Receiving, Inventory, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Logistics, balancing hands-on warehouse duties with system transactions, documentation, inventory control, and cross-functional communication. Responsibilities include processing and inspecting incoming materials, completing ERP transactions, identifying and routing received materials, maintaining inventory locations, picking and staging materials, supporting packaging and shipping, and researching inventory discrepancies. The role also communicates material status and issues across departments, follows safety and quality procedures, maintains an organized warehouse, and contributes to continuous-improvement efforts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous warehouse, receiving, inventory control, logistics, or manufacturing experience.
Forklift experience and ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
Experience receiving, picking, packaging, staging, and handling materials.
Basic computer skills and experience using an ERP, inventory, or warehouse-management system.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work independently while supporting a cross-functional team.
Ability to identify problems, research discrepancies, and follow issues through resolution.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of warehouse, receiving, logistics, or inventory-control experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with QAD, SAP, or a similar ERP system.
Experience with cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.
Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
Experience handling both small parts and larger industrial components or equipment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and process incoming material and deliveries; unload trucks and move materials safely using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
Verify shipments against purchase orders and receiving documents; inspect for damage, shortages, overages, or incorrect material.
Complete receiving transactions, label and route material, coordinate required inspections with Quality, and communicate discrepancies to relevant departments.
Maintain accurate inventory locations and storage; pick, stage, and deliver materials for production, orders, and operational needs.
Perform timely material movements and system transactions; support cycle counts and physical inventory, and research discrepancies.
Monitor for incorrect, unidentified, damaged, or misplaced inventory; follow FIFO or other rotation practices where applicable.
Assist with Kanban, safety stock, and point-of-use replenishment; maintain clear aisles and organized storage areas and identify improvements to space use and material flow.
Pick orders accurately, verify parts and quantities, package and protect materials, assist with palletizing, wrapping, strapping, and labeling, and stage orders for shipment.
Support outbound shipping and coordinate with Logistics to ensure materials are ready for scheduled shipments.
Review open receipts, incomplete transactions, and exceptions; maintain accurate records and follow up on discrepancies.
Coordinate warehouse and receiving activities, prioritize materials based on production and customer needs, communicate issues promptly, and follow open issues through resolution.
Follow safety procedures, safely operate warehouse equipment, and maintain clean, organized, and safe areas.
Support 5S, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, continuous-improvement initiatives, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions related to warehouse or inventory issues.