Warehouse Coordinator

Title:

Warehouse Coordinator

Location:

LaPorte, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd.

Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 12,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly.

Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for receiving, recording, storing, and distributing a wide variety of warehouse goods. This role applies product and location knowledge to fulfill service requisitions efficiently while ensuring all warehouse activities follow established procedures. The position supports incoming and outgoing goods, inventory accuracy, on-site transport, documentation, equipment operation, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role requires working closely with warehouse contractors, practical warehouse logistics knowledge, and commitment to safety and operational excellence in a continuous manufacturing environment

• Order package supplies and raw materials.
• Deliver and supervise routine warehouse and storeroom tasks.
• Ensure all goods are stored, labeled, and recorded in accordance with established procedures and systems.

• Complete routine outbound shipping and dispatch activities.
• Coordinate material transfers between sites.
• Assist team members with outgoing goods tasks under supervision.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation of shipments.

• Transport goods and supplies on-site, between sites, or to customers as required.
• Follow established transport and handling procedures to ensure safe and on-time delivery.

• Perform basic inventory control tasks, including quantity, quality, and availability checks.
• Compare physical stock against system records and report discrepancies.
• Support cycle counts and routine inventory audits.
• Perform month end inventory reconciliation.

• Prepare routine warehouse documentation using standard office software.
• Perform basic formatting of letters, memoranda, shipping documents, and routine reports.
• SAP experience

• Organize daily work activities in response to changing priorities.
• Manage assigned tasks to meet operational deadlines.

• Follow mandatory warehouse procedures to meet quality, regulatory, and internal compliance standards.
• Adhere to company policies, codes of conduct, and external regulatory requirements.
• Support ISO and Responsible Care (RC) audits, ensuring 100% compliance

• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental instructions.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support a safe working environment for self and others.

• Develop and maintain procedural and technical warehouse skills.
• Participate in training, assessments, and development planning activities.
• Engage in formal and informal coaching…