Project Staging and Material Handling - No Weekends

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1st Shift Warehouse Project Coordinator

 $20.70/hour starting rate (Pay for experience)

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (OT available)

Rochester, MN

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To assist in the coordination of operational and administrative activities of the Project Staging, including receiving, shipping, and managing project material. Perform special modifications as required and support other various logistical services.

 

Primary responsibilities will include: 

• Provides direct communication with Operations Manager on all project staging area needs such as: storage space requirements, equipment and working are needs (IT equipment, packaging supplies, or safety equipment).
• Coordinate inbound shipments with sales, vendors, and freight companies. Monitor and verify incoming shipments by checking items and quantities against supporting documents.
• Create and maintain project folders of packing slips in a consistent and orderly manner. Close out and archive project folders as required.
• Stay current with special project staging requirements that may arise for each job. Assemble, package, sort, and label to meet special project specifications and modifications.
• Work closely with shipping department to coordinate outbound deliveries, including scheduling of specialty equipment when required. Understand daily delivery functions, routes, and transfer system.

 

Required Skills:

• Minimum two years of experience in a unique environment of operations, distribution, or logistics. Knowledge of VE’s system, processes, products is preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 75lbs.
• Travel is required when:
  • Meeting Account Manager/Account Rep, contractor, vendor or general for onsite visits