Position Title: Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Division / Department: UAH / Manufacturing
Position Reports To: Production Supervisor
Approx. # of People Supervised: 0
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

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Summary / Purpose of Position:
The primary function of this role is to coordinate warehouse activities, encompassing product shipping, receiving, system transactions, as well as maintaining and organizing the company-managed warehouse.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing products, including batch numbers, expiration dates, and product quantities.
• Regularly update the inventory system to reflect real-time stock levels and facilitate efficient order fulfillment.
• Perform routine inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies, ensuring inventory accuracy.

Order Fulfillment:

• Receive and process customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and shipping of products.
• Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to prioritize and fulfill orders according to customer requirements.
• Prepare shipping labels, documentation, and packing lists for outgoing orders.

Quality Control:

• Conduct thorough quality checks on incoming and outgoing products to ensure they meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and report any damaged or substandard products, initiating appropriate corrective actions.

Warehouse Organization:

• Arrange and optimize the storage of products within the warehouse to maximize space utilization and facilitate easy access.
• Implement and maintain a logical and efficient product layout to minimize handling time and enhance safety.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies, including wearing all PPE, ensuring a safe working environment for all warehouse staff.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse space, promoting proper storage practices to prevent accidents and injuries.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, production, and transportation, to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to provide updates on inventory status, order fulfillment, and any potential issues.

Additional Job Responsibilities / Duties:

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Bag stacking on pallets as needed.

Typical Work Environment:

• Most of the work is conducted in a semi-temperature-controlled warehouse with minimal dust & noise.

Minimum Job Qualification Requirements:

Education / Training:

• H.S. degree, GED or equivalent professional experience.

Relevant Job Experience:

• 1 – 2 years professional experience in warehouse environment or logistics role, preferably within animal nutrition, agriculture, or related industry.

Specialized Job / Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of warehouse management principles.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software and Microsoft Office suite.

Non-Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to perform precise record-keeping and quality checks.
• Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues, superiors, and external partners effectively.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills to handle a high volume of tasks efficiently.
• Champion of teamwork, valuing combined efforts for success. 

Licenses / Certification:

• Forklift operation certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds or more as required.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with computer software including, Microsoft Office, Great Plains (GP), Citrix and WithOutWire (WOW)
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License

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