Warehouse Coordinator

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real. 

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Warehouse Coordinator supports all areas of operation by handling material throughout the factory, loading outbound freight, and inspecting, verifying and receiving inbound freight. This position is responsible for inventory placement and accuracy, allergen awareness and segregation, and housekeeping of storage areas and aisles. This position will work in unison with customer service, administrative and production personnel to maximize efficiency, inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction. 

Position Responsibilities

• Transport materials throughout the facility.
•  Operate pallet wrapping machine.
•  Inspect inbound and outbound vehicles as required by company procedure.
•  Load finished goods for delivery to customers.
•  Complete forms (packing slips, Bills of Materials, etc.), organize and review documents, and turn them into designated person or department.
• Verify pallet tags match pallet contents (quantity, lot information, etc).
• Correct and report deviations as needed.
• Stage, track, trace and update status of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Unloading of raw materials used in the manufacture of finished goods (green coffee, packaging materials, etc.).
• Pick and wrap orders for shipment. Check orders to ensure accuracy (quantity, lot information, etc.).
• Pick, pack, check, and load products accurately on/off trailers and to/from designated areas of facility.
• Loading or unloading of freight as needed (equipment, machinery, pallets, etc.)
• Collaborate with customer service or other areas involved in the shipment and receiving of products.
• Inspect equipment and complete forklift inspections at required intervals.
• Maintain forklift and report any issues (safety, mechanical). Ensure all equipment is operating safely and properly.
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly area.
• Promptly unload trucks and deliveries, and store in appropriate location.
• Provide support to any member of the team requiring or requesting assistance.
• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Managing inventory.
• Adhere to safety standards. Identify and report workplace safety hazards.
• Stack loads in correct storage bays, following inventory-control instructions
• As requested, conduct physical inventory counts of raw materials and/or finished goods. Report aging inventory to ensure proper production rotation.
• Report inventory breakage or anomalies that could result in deviation or discrepancy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); is required.
• One (1) year shipping-related experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior forklift experience is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Basic understanding of warehouse procedures with the ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items being shipped or received with a strong attention to detail is required.
• Understand written or verbal instructions or job duties, follow instructions thoroughly, ask questions if necessary, be engaged in the work, and be a partner in producing the finest ofi products. 
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices, and work safely to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Ability to effectively manage time while working independently or part of a team is required.
• The ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal is required.
• Basic computer proficiency is required.
• Ability to pick-up and carry products up to 50 pounds unassisted is required.
• Ability to use full range of motion to bend, stretch, kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladder and work standing-up for much of the entire shift is required.
• Work in a light industrial and somewhat warm environment (during summer) or cool areas (during the winter).
• Have ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies and requirements.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:

US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.