What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Coordinator position at Greenworks?
Job Title: Warehouse Coordinator
Title of Supervisor: Materials Manager
Job Location: Morristown TN
Company Website: www.greenworkstools.com
Company Summary:
Greenworks Tools is the leader in battery-powered outdoor power tools for DIY consumers and landscaping professionals. The company distributes Greenworks branded and private label products, as well as products for an extensive network of Original Equipment Manufacturers. With a robust line of Greenworks branded products—including 24-volt, G-MAX 40-volt, 60-volt, 80-volt, and commercial-grade 82-volt battery-powered outdoor power equipment—along with a full line of corded equipment and power tools—Greenworks offers the right tool for every job.
Utilizing best-in-class technology, Greenworks tools deliver the power and performance of comparable gas-powered tools without the mess, fumes, aggravating pull cords, and noise associated with gas products. For more information, visit greenworkstools.com or greenworkscommercial.com.
Position Summary:
The Warehouse Coordinator supports daily warehouse operations by coordinating material flow, ensuring inventory accuracy, and driving efficient execution across receiving, warehousing, and shipping functions at Greenworks' Morristown facility. This role serves as a key link between the warehouse, production, and planning teams to ensure materials are available, accurately tracked, and moved efficiently to support production and customer delivery requirements.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and system-based material management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Receiving & Inbound Coordination
- Coordinate daily inbound deliveries, scheduling dock activity and unloading to support production and warehouse capacity.
- Verify received materials against packing slips, purchase orders, and system records to ensure accuracy.
- Perform timely and accurate system receipts in TipTop, ensuring inventory is correctly reflected in the system.
- Identify, document, and escalate receiving discrepancies, shortages, damages, or missing documentation.
- Ensure received materials are properly labeled, staged, and directed to appropriate storage or point-of-use locations.
Material Flow & Warehouse Operations
- Coordinate the timely movement of materials from receiving and warehouse locations to production lines to support daily and weekly schedules.
- Manage and execute inter-warehouse and internal material transfers within the system and physical locations.
- Maintain organized storage locations with proper labeling, location control, and FIFO adherence.
- Work closely with production and planning teams to resolve material shortages, substitutions, or priority changes.
- Support dock, staging, and floor organization to prevent congestion or material delays.
Inventory Accuracy & Cycle Counting
- Execute and support the warehouse cycle count program to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Investigate, reconcile, and resolve inventory variances between physical counts and system data.
- Document discrepancies and participate in root cause analysis to prevent repeat issues.
- Support physical inventory activities and audits as required.
- Ensure inventory transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Shipping & Outbound Support
- Coordinate picking, packing, staging, and loading of outbound shipments to meet customer and production requirements.
- Ensure orders are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with shipping instructions.
- Support shipping documentation, labeling, and system transactions to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Assist with resolving shipment discrepancies, shortages, or damages.
Communication & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as a primary liaison between warehouse, receiving, production, planning, and logistics teams.
- Communicate material shortages, delivery delays, inventory issues, and priority changes proactively.
- Support execution of daily and weekly production schedules through effective material coordination.
- Participate in daily operational meetings and provide input on material readiness and risks.
Process Improvement & Organization
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness, safety, and organization in accordance with 5S standards.
- Support development, implementation, and adherence to warehouse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Identify opportunities to improve material flow, storage efficiency, and transaction accuracy.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing errors, improving efficiency, and strengthening inventory control.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Working knowledge of receiving, warehousing, and shipping processes.
- Experience with inventory systems and transactions; TipTop or similar ERP systems preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Basic understanding of Lean principles, 5S, and warehouse best practices preferred.
- Microsoft Office proficiency; Excel experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, on-site position. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, aligned with production and warehouse operating hours. Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required to support inbound schedules, production demands, or inventory activities.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and warehouse or manufacturing experience will be considered.
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly compensation (based on experience)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays
Greenworks is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.