What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Distribution position at smucker?
Your Opportunity as the Coordinator, Distribution Center This position will provide daily communication with Customer Service, Carriers, Guards, Drivers, and all Distribution Staff. Position is responsible for accurately and timely checking carriers into the facility for both shipping and receiving. Position must maintain scheduling of dock doors; check order progress; assist with order release; ensure accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents. Position will be responsible for email correspondence, data entry, and utilizing all other operating systems necessary to perform job. Location: Topeka, Kansas Work Arrangements: On Site- Normal work schedule: Saturday through Monday 6am-6pm In this role you will: Research any short allocation items, provide updates and move inbounds to door for immediate receipt when needed. Minimize detention through first-rate dock management. Maintain accurate notations using proper communication channels. Ensure accuracy of all shipping and receiving paperwork prior to receipt and ship confirmation. Provide troubleshooting for operators to resolve any discrepancies or issues with loads to avoid overweight’s, shortages and guarantee customers are properly invoiced. Upon completion of loads, timely sign carrier/drivers out, dispatch shipments and close receipts to maintain accurate inventory levels. Utilize the following operating systems: WMS Client, Blue Yonder, Fed Ex Portal, PowerlinkG3, IMI, Discoverer Reports, Outlook, Excel, and Word. Follow all company policies including GMPs food safety and BRC standards. Assist team and facility in performing all necessary actions in compliance with quality hold procedures to ensure accountability of hold product. All other tasks as required. Each employee shall be aware of the importance of the element of quality in their daily job function. The employees shall be able to comply with the cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) section 21-CFR-110 pertaining to the manufacturing and distribution of food. The employee should be able to maintain a constant awareness of the appropriate and proper personal hygiene for a food manufacturing facility, be able to read and follow standard operating procedures (SOPS) and work instructions (WI) to produce a safe and quality product that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations. Employees shall also be aware that our customers may request additional measures to be taken in quality and food safety systems such as those put forth in the Global Food Safety Initiative that include the British Retail Consortium (BRC). What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required At least 1 year (inclusive of internships) of practical experience working in a Warehouse / Distribution Center is require Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Bachelor's degree is preferred Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems like Blue Yonder, Discoverer, and IMI is preferred. Excellent Communication Skills: Written, Verbal and Computer Knowledgeable in MS office applications with heavy utilization of Outlook and Excel Must understand and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPS) Must understand and follow all Job Safety Analysis and Safe Practices Must Understand and follow all Good Manufacturing Practices for The J.M. Smucker Company – Topeka Must understand and follow all food safety and BRC guidelines The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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