Warehouse Coordinator - Second Shift

ABOUT THE POSITION

Our Distribution Centers utilize state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team to provide Columbia Sportswear Company a competitive advantage in distribution. Teams are responsible for shipping millions of units of apparel, footwear, and equipment annually within the family of brands. Accurate order fulfillment and on-time shipments are the hallmarks of our facility.

As a DC Coordinator, you will contribute to the distribution of products from Columbia Sportswear Company’s Distribution Center by partnering with team members to ensure our products are received, labeled, inventoried, and shipped according to customer expectations and demands. The DC Coordinator works with the Area Manager to ensure work is processed accurately and efficiently, to ensure timely shipment and avoid charge backs.  DC Coordinators play a key role in training new hires, monitoring the workflow, and moving associates to ensure a smooth flow of product and efficient operations.  This requires the ability to perform all department tasks efficiently, using preferred work methods.

Total Rewards: This position offers competitive compensation of $21.50/hour to start and ongoing opportunities for Merit increases, up to $31.54/hour, including shift differential. Other rewards include:

• Annual bonus eligible up to 5% of your compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid time off and paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and 401k employer matching program
• Employee Discounts

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Train and certify new employees on operations and functions of department.  Training areas may include, but are not limited to, department policies, company policies, operations, procedures, and safety. 
• Determine if an employee meets minimum requirements for departmental certification.  Communicate and collaborate effectively with department trainer in conjunction with department supervisor with respects to training and employee’s progress.
• Coordinate the movement and assignment of associates within and across work areas to drive department and DC results.  This may be driven by product flow demands or cross training schedules.
• Work with department supervisor and collaborate with a department trainer to help associates identify and improve upon techniques that will result in safe work, greater efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
• Proactively inform co-workers and management of any operational topic that would impact upstream or downstream success.  Report system/equipment/product flow demands or cross training schedules.
• Cover and support the department supervisor or trainer as instructed within the job scope.
• Adapt to seasonal busy and slow periods, at times performing all operations and functions of their department or assisting in other departments.  Be prepared to cover any or all routine DC Associate job functions.
• Maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, and other departments in order to contribute to the smooth workflow of information and efficient operation of the organization.
• Demonstrate for others an ability to calmly handle busy production demands and respectfully interact with co-workers to accomplish common tasks.

• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.

YOU ARE 

• Capable of collaborating well with contacts both inside and outside the company.  

• Comfortable to deal with work and time pressures to accomplish job requirements in an efficient and effective manner. 
• Comfortable with technology, including Warehouse Management systems, excel, email, and general computer use.
• Able to work the following schedule: 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Monday - Thursday

YOU HAVE 

• HS Diploma or GED
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, speak, or understand English
• 2 years of experience in warehouse position and advanced knowledge of departmental functions.
• Demonstrated capacity for performing the job functions of a successful and productive material handler. 

• A demonstrated aptitude for understanding and communicating operational needs, for identifying gaps in performance that compromise operational effectiveness, and for initiating or recommending solutions that will help attain objectives.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function