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Form of workWarehouse Coordinator
Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Warehouse Coordinator to be based out of Philadelphia, PA. Reporting to Shift Supervisor, this person will be responsible for checking in drivers in and out as to make sure dock doors are being turned every hour and manages yard flow to ensure drivers come in and out in a safe manner. This is a 3rd-shift opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in transportation environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
What you’ll do:
- Plans hour-by-hour schedule of all Inbound/Outbound traffic
- Communicates with carriers and brokers to get updated ETA of scheduled loads
- Checks drivers in and out as to make sure dock doors are being turned every hour
- Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure timely execution to promise dates
- Prepare and maintain necessary distribution documentation for operations
- Facilitate team involvement and commitment to resolving storage, transportation, invoicing and shipping issues
- Ensure policies and procedures are in place to drive effective receipt, handling, storage and distribution of product
- Utilize the shipping schedule to maintain a flexible and effective dock schedule by communicating appointments
- Proactively supports lean efforts by promoting and/or teaching lean concepts to others
What you’ll bring:
- 3 – 5 years of experience of distribution coordinator experience, preferably in a distribution center or understanding of internal processes
- Knowledge of distribution center management in areas such as bulk and pick pack
- Knowledge of LTL, TL, and containerized shipments
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Six Sigma/Lean experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of metrics used to assist management in warehouse environment
- Detailed oriented
- Customer focused
- All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability
Within 3 months, you’ll:
- Complete your Atkore immersion program.
- Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
- Gain an understanding of your team.
- Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.
Within 6 months, you’ll:
- Be proficient in completing bill of lading, packing list, seal assignment, and bar code assignments.
- Lead the shipping desk operations by supporting the Supervisor in directing workflow for the shift.
- Participate in a Kaizen event.
Within 12 months, you’ll:
- Contribute ideas in process improvement including KPI’s of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
- Have firm understanding of how the transportation department routes and appoints orders.
Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
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