1st Shift Dry Warehouse Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dry Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the dry warehouse, ensuring accurate inventory control, efficient material flow, and compliance with all safety, food safety, and quality standards. This role acts as a key link between Production, Receiving, Shipping, and Planning to ensure materials are available, properly stored, and issued to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Dry Warehouse Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate daily activities within the dry warehouse, including receiving, storage, staging, and issuing of dry ingredients and packaging materials.

• Ensure materials are stored according to FIFO, lot control, allergen segregation, and food safety requirements.

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of dry warehouse locations to support efficient picking and staging.

• Monitor material levels and communicate shortages, discrepancies, or risks to Warehouse Management and Inventory Lead.

• Support yard and dock coordination related to dry warehouse materials as needed.

Inventory Control & System Accuracy

• Perform inventory transactions in the ERP/WMS system, including receipts, transfers, staging, and material issues.

• Verify accurate labeling, lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates for all dry materials.

• Support cycle counts, spot checks, and discrepancy investigations within the dry warehouse.

• Ensure all material movements are scanned and recorded accurately and in real time.

• Maintain documentation required for traceability, audits, and food safety compliance.

Production Support & Material Staging

• Stage dry materials accurately and on time to support production schedules.

• Coordinate closely with Production Planner to respond to schedule changes, urgent needs, or priority adjustments.

• Ensure materials issued to production meet quality, specification, and documentation requirements.

• Assist in resolving material-related production interruptions or shortages.

Receiving & Shipping Support

• Support receiving of dry materials by verifying quantities, condition, documentation, and lot information.

• Assist with outbound shipments involving dry goods, ensuring correct SKU, lot, and quantities.

• Communicate issues related to damaged, missing, or non-conforming materials promptly.

Safety, GMP & Compliance

• Follow and enforce OSHA, GMP, and Food Safety standards within the dry warehouse.

• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready storage areas.

• Report unsafe conditions, damaged product, or non-conforming materials immediately.

• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of material-handling equipment.

Communication & Team Support

• Act as a point of contact for dry warehouse-related questions during assigned shift.

• Communicate clearly with Warehouse Managers, Inventory Lead, and Production teams regarding material status.

• Support onboarding and training of new warehouse team members as assigned.

• Reinforce standard work and accountability for inventory and material handling processes.

Continuous Improvement & Process Support

• Identify opportunities to improve dry warehouse layout, material flow, and organization.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.

• Support implementation of new procedures, system enhancements, or standard work updates.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education or certifications in logistics, supply chain, or operations preferred.

• 1-3 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory coordination, or material handling, preferably in a food manufacturing or regulated environment.

• Working knowledge of ERP or WMS systems, including inventory transactions, scanning, and material movements.

• Understanding of FIFO, lot control, expiration dating, and basic traceability requirements.

• Familiarity with GMP, Food Safety, and OSHA standards.

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective communication skills and the

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