Warehouse Coordinator at Aurora, IL Stock Yards - 2nd Shift

Warehouse Coordinator

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We've been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

The Warehouse Coordinator will perform activities that support inbound, outbound, and general warehouse operations to ensure timely delivery and scheduling of freight and proper distribution of warehouse items. Activities include data entry, preparation and distribution of reports, and record maintenance.

Stock Yards - Location: Aurora, IL

2nd shift

Schedule - Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm (OT)

Starting Pay $20.00/hr

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties may include but are not limited to general warehouse, inbound and/or outbound functions. Duties may vary depending on shift.

General warehouse:

• Ensure optimal warehouse operations by preparing and processing routine forms, reports, and documents (inbound documents, outbound documents, discrepancy reports, stock and damage claims, time sheets, requisitions, shipping labels, etc.) following standard procedures.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to support staff and customer needs. Respond to inquiries and telephone calls. Respond to requests by researching information.
• Collect, track, and input data on relevant operations metrics to support tracking warehouse performance, including shorts, mispicks, dump/damage, service level, associate over-time.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Outbound:

• Support warehouse functions by checking returns and credit slips and assembling returned orders for proper return to picking slot. Investigate picking errors and find missing products.
• Interact with warehouse personnel to solve selecting and shipping issues.
• Complete outbound paperwork and reports including documents for selecting crew, route loading, drivers, and trucks received at night; Update the master storage report.

Supervision

N/A

Relationships

Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.

External: Carriers, vendors

Work Environment

The work will require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees with some occasional desk work in an office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Minimum one-year production and/or warehouse experience required, preferably in a food environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

One-year Clerical warehouse admin work experience

Computer skills, data entry and word processing skills

Physical Qualifications

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time:

• Stand continuously
• Walk continuously
• Lift 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) frequently
• Lift 11-20 lbs (Light) frequently
• Lift 21-50 lbs (Medium) frequently
• Lift 51-100 lbs (Heavy) occasionally
• Carry 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) frequently
• Carry 11-20 lbs (Light) frequently
• Carry 21-50 lbs (Medium) frequently
• Push/Pull 1 frequently
• Climb/Balance 2 frequently
• Stoop/Squat frequently
• Kneel frequently
• Bend frequently
• Reach above shoulder frequently
• Twist frequently
• Grasp Objects 3 frequently
• Manipulate Objects 4 frequently
• Manual Dexterity 5 continuously

This role is also eligible for overtime compensation and shift differential.