Warehouse And Shipping Coordinator

Overview

Kingspan Insulation has expanded in Minnesota, buying Minnesota Diversified Products in Rockford, MN.  We are looking for a Warehouse and SHipping Coordinator to join our team in Rockford. Our business was strong in 2022 and we are forecasting a strong 2023. This is a wonderful time to be a part of the growth! This position works closely with the Production Supervisor to ensure the warehouse is run in an efficient and effective manner. They are responsible for providing shift leadership by managing the workflow of inventory movement and coordination with LTO (Lift Truck Operators).  The position will also perform cycle counts and provide reports to the necessary manager/department. 

 

With its US headquarters in Atlanta, GA, Kingspan Insulation, is a leading manufacturer in energy efficiency and moisture management products, offering high performance insulation, building wraps and pre-insulated HVAC ductwork. The vast product range includes optimum, premium and high performance rigid insulation products which have many advantages over traditional insulation materials. Kingspan Insulation's products are among the most thermally efficient and technically advanced insulation materials available.You will enjoy the financial stability and security of a global company with the environment and administration of a smaller business. With a friendly culture, advancement and growth opportunities, and attractive benefits, you'll want to stay for the long-term with Kingspan Insulation.

 

As a member of the team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation (starting up to $17.50/hour)
• Outstanding benefits - Including medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, identity theft protection, 401k with 6% match and additional 2% annually, PTO.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a work schedule that allows plenty of time at home! 
• Advancement and professional growth - With growth plans in place, there are going to be opportunities for you to increase your responsibilities within the company in the future.
• Smaller company feel - Although this is a global company, the U.S. is responsible for running its own division. This means less red tape and bureaucracy, making your work life easier!

Key Duties Include

• Performs all work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment.
• Inventories all products on a routine (monthly/weekly) basis to an accuracy level of 98% or higher.
• Performs SAP transactions to add or remove product due to errors. Requires research, submits findings to appropriate supervisor or manager and requests approval before correction transaction occurs. 
• Performs scrap adjustments to reconcile damaged products out of inventory.
• Completes relevant safety inspections on Transport and loading equipment and harnesses.
• Able to become proficient in operating lift truck to move, consolidate, load, or unload materials.
• Performs resin and gas unloads from railcars/tankers.
• Coordinates with carriers for incoming deliveries of raw materials, consumables, maintenance parts and other goods in, and matches receipt to PO.
• Ensure housekeeping levels of the warehouse are maintained and conducts regular audits to maintain standards.
• Stacks, labels and repacks product to support production when necessary.
• Receives MIGO (inventory and chemical transfer for production access) and matches receipt to PO.
• Reviews biweekly scrap list, providing scrap level information to Production and Warehouse teams.
• Perform Quality control checks on outgoing products to ensure packaging, quantity and descriptions are appropriate.
• Assists LTO's on advanced RF scan gun and monitors RF transactions or other computer problems.
• Assists with on the job/hands training of operators.
• Ensure shipping schedule adherence. Continuously improving OTIF metric.
• Provides needed feedback, planning suggestions and improvements to the Planning and Production teams.
• Responds to and reports any near miss, injury, accident or property damage to Safety Lead and Human Resources. Be able to start the investigation and paperwork.
• Complete special projects as needed.

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.

 

All Employees have the following compliance obligations: 

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Product Compliance Policy. 
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations and market demands. 
• Responsibile for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of Compliance Management System. 
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervissor, manager, any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service. 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  Must have at least one (1) year of inventory experience in manufacturing, warehouse or similar job/environment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability. 

 

Must have:

• Experience with business computer applications (Microsoft Office). SAP or similar software experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

 

Must be able to:         

• Become proficient in SAP (inventory control system)
• Work schedule shift and overtime as needed
• Work in a team based environment.
• Set and manage multiple priorities.
• Complete forklift certification program
• Follow directions and get along well with others.

 

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to communicate orally and written in English.

 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures by using basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide). 

 

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Certificate/License:  Must have forklift operator license at time of hire/transfer, or be able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire/transfer to position.  Must have Lock Out / Tag Out certification, or be able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire/transfer into job.  Must have DOT Hazcom training and certification with 90 days of hire/transfer into job. 

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

 

Kingspan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME