Warehouse Coordinator - 3rd shift Job at Atkore International in Philadelphia

Description

Warehouse Coordinator - 3rd Shift

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.

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:

* Update training materials and procedures.
* Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

Within 12-months, you'll:

* Create and update reports, training materials and documentation.
* Have meaningful performance conversations with your team.
* Be able to resolve any issues quickly and safely

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!