Distribution Coordinator, 1st Shift

Job Description:

Distribution Coordinator – North Aurora, IL

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Distribution Coordinator to join our North Aurora, IL, team.  You will lead shipping, receiving, inventory, and fulfillment operations to ensure accurate, on-time delivery of products while meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals. You'll also support inventory accuracy, process improvements, product assembly and preparation, and team training in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will:

• Lead daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and fulfillment activities to meet department goals for safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure accurate inventory records, shipping documentation, cycle counts, and material movement while supporting inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, help reduce costs, and support the implementation of department programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, including monthly inspections, quarterly reporting, and adherence to safety standards.
• Assemble, kit, clean, inspect, and prepare products to meet quality specifications, including trimming impellers and performing product touch-up and paint work.
• Pick, pack, label, stage, palletize, and verify materials and shipments to ensure accurate and on-time customer deliveries.
• Train and support new team members while providing leadership and guidance within the Shipping and Receiving team.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in order picking/packing, shipping/receiving required
• Assembly, kitting, and production experience
• Forklift operator experience required
• Lathe and heavy equipment experience are a plus
• SAP experience highly desired
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to use hand tools and perform product handling, assembly, and palletizing activities.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and following work orders and instructions.
• Excellent organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and twist at the waist. 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist consistently throughout shift.
• Steel-toed footwear is required.

Compensation:

• The hourly pay for this role is $25.00 – $30.00/hour, DOE.  Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.

Shift:

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
• Overtime and weekends as needed.

Benefits:

As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees: 

• Paid holidays 
• Paid vacation 
• Paid sick time 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) 
• Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment 
• Health savings account 
• Life insurance 
• Paid time off 
• Parental leave 
• Caregivers leave 
• Prescription drug insurance 
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.