Warehouse Coordinator 2nd or 3rd shift

Job Title: Warehouse Coordinator
Location: US Beverage Packers West LLC
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor
Department: 500-Warehouse
FLSA Status: Hourly

Job Summary

The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for coordinating daily warehouse operations to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, inventory management, staging, and shipment of raw materials and finished goods. This position supports production and customer fulfillment by maintaining inventory accuracy, optimizing warehouse operations, supervising warehouse personnel, and ensuring materials are available to meet production and shipping schedules. The Warehouse Coordinator works closely with Production, Planning, Logistics, Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality teams to maintain operational excellence while promoting a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities

1. Safety & Compliance

· Promote and maintain a safety-first culture throughout warehouse operations.

· Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, GMPs, PPE requirements, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

· Conduct safety training, communicate safety lessons learned, and review One Point Lessons (OPLs) with team members.

· Report unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

· Ensure warehouse equipment is operated safely and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.

2. Quality & Standards

· Coordinate the receipt, inspection, verification, and storage of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.

· Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and receiving documentation.

· Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and inventory control procedures.

· Manage finished goods inventory, customer returns, rework activities, and product consolidation.

· Ensure proper inventory rotation, utilizing partial pallets whenever possible to minimize waste.

· Maintain accurate inventory records utilizing warehouse management systems.

· Ensure compliance with quality standards during receiving, storage, handling, staging, and shipping activities.

3. Productivity & Operational Excellence

· Coordinate daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, staging, loading, shipping, and inventory movement.

· Stage raw materials for production and coordinate outbound shipments to meet customer delivery schedules.

· Oversee metro orders, live loads, outbound shipments, and finished goods movement.

· Delegate daily workload effectively to warehouse personnel based on operational priorities.

· Monitor warehouse workflow to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.

· Optimize warehouse layout and storage methods to maximize space utilization.

· Coordinate inbound delivery schedules with suppliers and outbound schedules with logistics teams.

· Utilize warehouse management systems (HighJump, SAP, SQL/WMS, or similar systems) to monitor inventory and warehouse activity.

· Troubleshoot warehouse system issues and coordinate solutions when necessary.

· Measure operational performance and loading efficiency while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

· Support warehouse process improvements to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve service levels.

4. Communication & Teamwork

· Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Planning, Logistics, Maintenance, and Quality departments to support daily operations.

· Coordinate shift handoffs to ensure continuity between warehouse teams.

· Communicate inventory concerns, material shortages, operational issues, and scheduling updates to leadership.

· Foster positive working relationships with internal departments, carriers, suppliers, and customers.

· Maintain professional communication while supporting company goals and operational objectives.5. Technical / Job-Specific Skills

5. Leadership & Technical Skills

• Supervise, coach, train, and mentor warehouse team members involved in receiving, inventory, shipping, and material handling.
• Assist with onboarding and ongoing training of warehouse employees.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching to improve productivity and quality.
• Ensure team compliance with warehouse procedures and operational standards.
• Develop and present training materials to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor warehouse key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend strategies to improve operational performance.
• Coordinate maintenance activities for warehouse equipment to maximize operational uptime.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support warehouse operations.

6. Professionalism & Continuous Improvement

• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and sound decision-making.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain organized work areas that support efficient warehouse operations.
• Promote teamwork, respect, and accountability throughout the department.
• Adapt to changing operational priorities while maintaining high performance standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control, or manufacturing required.
• Technical Skills:

· Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

· Experience with SAP, HighJump, SQL/WMS, or other warehouse management systems preferred.

· Strong inventory management and warehouse process knowledge.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, accountability, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors as operational needs require.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, sit for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to warehouse and production environments, including temperature variations, noise, and moving equipment.
• Required use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $23– $27 per hour. Starting compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.
• Benefits include:
• 401(k)
• Dental, Vision, and Health insurance
• Vacation and Sick Time

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.