Shipping Coordinator (Days)

Responsibilities

• Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.
• Support site initiative in maintaining WPT Zone 4 in Blue warehouse.
• Operate 3‑wheel sit‑down, 4‑wheel sit‑down, and stand‑up forklifts safely.
• Adhere to all Mars Inc./Royal Canin Safety & Quality and Food Service (QFS) requirements.
• Minimize downtime related to material provision and line backups.
• Ensure finished product is stacked appropriately and defect‑free.
• Maintain 5S standards and daily housekeeping.
• Conduct quality verification practices, including audit of production and load verifications.
• Prepare trailers for loading.
• Ensure accurate labeling of inventoried materials (finished goods, packaging, raw materials).
• Provide initial escalation paths for the Shipping team.
• Guide and direct a team of 3‑5 associates.
• Support the shipping team by pulling bags, pulling from the line, loading/unloading trailers, and other warehouse functions.
• Escalate and report issues to Warehouse Coordinator, Shift Manager, Warehouse Manager and/or Flow Manager.
• Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy and control (cycle counts).
• Verify all required documentation including quality, production, and sanitation records.
• Perform flow housekeeping tasks and execute the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Conduct changeover and walkthrough (MSE CPs) with on‑coming and off‑going teams to discuss shipping area status, cleanliness, and safety.
• Drive for 5S step‑change in shipping/warehouse.
• Oversee and maintain forklift charging/equalization schedule and rack inspections.
• Ensure all forklift pre‑checks are completed.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks on behalf of the Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Coordinator.
• Assist in other production areas as requested.
• Manage daily external drivers delivering to or picking up from the site.
• Coordinate positioning of trailers to dock doors as necessary.
• Validate skills for forklift operators at the level of an OJT.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED.
• Forklift certified.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb.
• 1–2 years logistics/transportation experience (preferred).
• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing facility (preferred).
• Experience as a Team Lead (preferred).
• Prior experience with warehouse and/or transportation management systems (preferred).
• Delivers consistent results.
• Creates collaborative relationships.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Planning.
• Customer‑focused.
• Conflict Management.
• Action Oriented.
• Individual Contributor.
• Leading without authority.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

• Equipment Utilization
• Health and Safety
• Planning and Organizing
• Policy and Procedures
• Review and Reporting
• Verbal Communication
• Writing Skills

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Plans and Aligns

Benefits

• Opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• Industry‑competitive salary and benefits package.
• Respectful and valued work environment.
• The Five Principles guide all decisions.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally to add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

Schedule

Days 6:00 am to 6:30 pm, 4 days on / 4 days off.