Warehouse Coordinator

About the role

This position will be responsible for the daily warehouse operations at the distribution branches locations. You will help design warehouse layout, perform inventory audits and control, manage receiving and shipping, obtain freight quotes, coordinate shipments, and train personnel assigned to the warehouse area.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all daily activities related to warehouse function, including shipping, receiving, cycle counts, and overall organization.
• Enter received product into Badger Meter's system.
• Report any damaged receiving goods to freight shipment companies to open claims and track these through resolution.
• Schedule outgoing freight shipments and coordinate with customers on shipment timing.
• Perform daily cycle counts and investigate discrepancies with quantities or bin locations; work with branch manager to plan for low inventory.
• Learn customer-specific specifications to correctly fulfill orders.
• Organize and maintain returned product and non-conformance inventory to accurately reflect counts and process through completion.
• Load/unload freight and/or packages from delivery/pickup vehicles; may require overtime to receive the last truck.
• Act as liaison between shipping staff, internal departments, and freight forwarders to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Arrange transportation schedules with carriers.
• Use appropriate packaging materials to ensure products/parts are properly packaged to prevent damage or loss.
• Complete pre-packaging and/or final packaging of customer orders.

Requirements

• High school degree/GED required.
• 0-1 years of related experience preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Competencies

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for assignments; self-imposing standards of excellence.
• Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; being proactive.
• Communication: Conveying information clearly and concisely; listening actively.
• Collaboration: Working with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Work is performed in close proximity to others.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual bonus eligibility and pay increases.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 15 days paid time off + 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 7% of eligible compensation, plus an additional 5% annual contribution to your Defined Contribution account.
• Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
• Employer-paid benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.
• Voluntary benefits: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.