Warehouse Coordinator

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for receiving orders and shipments from outside vendors. This position is responsible for reviewing and matching up paperwork, unloading trucks, and entering received items into inventory. The Coordinator is responsible for researching, coordinating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and parts. The Warehouse Coordinator must maintain a positive relationship with internal and external customers and vendors.
This role will work core hours of Monday – Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm weekly. Some overtime and weekend hours may also be required.

Salary:
Pay range $21.76 - $23.50
Internal Classification: Career Track - Support; Job Level - 3

Provide dependable and professional in-person support.

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• INVENTORY

  • Maintain inventory levels, distribute as ordered, and restock as needed for general and trade inventories.

  • Maintain current physical counts and perform reguar audits.

  • Create new inventory items as needed. 

  • Monitor and track inventory tracking.

• ORGANIZATION

  • The Coordinator is expected to maintain an orderly warehouse to prevent trip/slip hazards and keep open access to emergency equipment at all times. This includes sweeping, emptying trash as necessary, scheduling pallet disposal, etc. The Coordinator is expected to communicate with responsible parties to clear out received equipment as quickly as possible. 

  • The Coordinator is expected to learn what items are stored in each area of the warehouse and for what purpose. They will also remove, secure, and return pallets into storage. 

  • The Coordinator must maintain a list of contact personnel responsible for items in storage.

• RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTION

  • The Coordinator is the primary forklift operator and is expected to offload pallets from delivery trucks and move pallets into storage racks. Safe operating practices are expected to be observed at all times. 

  • Maintain daily shipping and receiving schedule.

  • Properly receive, record, and sign for incoming deliveries from outside vendors.

  • Coordinate with all vendors and suppliers about product availability and estimated delivery dates.

  • Print, label, and restock inventory items that are received.

  • Responsible for receiving parcels and large equipment deliveries.

• OTHER

  • Ensure invoice accuracy.

  • Support invoice processing, credit cards, expenses, and check requests for manager approval.

  • Review tickets in Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)  for storage and purchasing requests.

  • Assign tasks and CMMS tickets to student workers.

  • Collaborates with the Warehouse Manager and associates.

  • Reconcile received products with appropriate order and manifest documentation. 

  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of six months experience in purchasing/warehouse duties.

• Forklift Certification (or willing to get certified).

• Works well independently and collaboratively. 

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

• Possesses strong problem-solving, t