Warehouse Coordinator

General Position Summary

This position is responsible to oversee the whole warehouse department of each. Depending on your position and branches that you are assigned to work, your responsibility of essential job functions may differ. In addition, warehouse coordinator may need to take care of Distribution and CFS.     

Essential Job Functions

    WAREHOUSE

• Reviews bills of lading for incoming merchandise and customer orders in order to plan work activities. 
• Responsible to specific duties, such as verifying amounts of and storing incoming merchandise and assembling customer orders for delivery. 
• Establishes operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory. 
• Coordinates activities of distribution warehouse with activities of sales, record control, and purchasing departments to ensure availability of merchandise. 
• Directs reclamation of damaged merchandise.
• Maintains equipment as well as safety of equipment. 
• Make sure all regulations such as TSA/CTPAT/TAPA/CFS are followed and ready for inspection.
• Load and unload trucks and ocean containers.
• Support customers with problems or concerns.
• Control Inventories.

SUPERVISING (Supervisor & Manager Only)

• None. 

OTHER & MISCELLANEOUS

• Any project that is assigned by supervisor/manager and/or the Company. 
• Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
• Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management. 
• May assist and provide guidance and direction to new employees.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to supervisors for solution.
• Maintains good communication with management, office staff members and outside contacts.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures. 
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.

Job Dimensions (skills, knowledge & abilities)

Essential Job Dimensions 

Accuracy, Attendance & Punctuality, Attention to Detail, Clerical, Communication: Speaking, Reading and Writing in clear English, fluency in Japanese and/or Spanish a plus, Confidentiality, Computer Usage, Diplomacy, Dependability/Reliability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Initiative/Follow Through, Listening & Understanding, Multi-Tasking, Order Processing, Product Knowledge, Research, Relation Building, Team Participation, Time Management.  

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience    

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 
• One to three months’ related experience and/or training.

Tools & Equipment    

• General office equipment including phones, fax, copier, personal computer, etc.
• Software includes the use of Windows operating system, MS Office.
• Any tools, equipment, software that are required to be used. 

Certificates / Licenses    

• Certificate of training on a Forklift with certificate and current knowledge in HAZMAT Dangerous Goods.
• Any other certificate or training records that are required by each department, position/title, or government agency. 

Supervisory Responsibilities    

• No

Work Environment & Physical Demands    

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is typically performed in a general warehouse environment with moderate equipment noise. Business travel is not required for this position. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully the essential job functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to frequently sit and occasionally must stand, walk, use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Personal protective equipment usage is necessary such as goggles, safety shoes, earplugs, dusts masks when working in the warehouse areas.