Logistics and Materials Coordinator
General Information
Company name: Profielnorm USA
Location: Plainwell, MI
Department name: Production
Job title: Logistics and Materials Coordinator
Shift: First
About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on Logistics and Material Handling Coordinator to manage and actively participate in the receiving, handling, staging, inventory, loading and shipping of mezzanine components. This position combines logistics coordination with daily hands-on material handling. The right candidate will be comfortable working in the warehouse, operating material-handling equipment, preparing loads, and coordinating shipments from fabrication through jobsite delivery.
Summary of tasks and responsibilities:
- Receive, unload, inspect, identify and organize incoming mezzanine components.
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment including overhead cranes to move structural beams, columns, joists, decking, stairs, handrails, guardrails and related components.
- Pick, stage, bundle, band and prepare materials for shipment.
- Organize components by project, load and installation sequence.
- Load and unload flatbed trucks and trailers safely and efficiently.
- Verify materials against bills of material, packing lists, drawings and shipping documents.
- Check quantities, part numbers, dimensions, and condition of materials before shipment.
- Properly position, protect, bundle, and secure materials for transportation.
- Maintain accurate inventory and material-location records.
- Keep the warehouse organized so materials can be quickly located and safely handled.
- Coordinate daily pickups and deliveries with drivers, carriers, production, project managers, and field installation crews.
- Schedule trucks and help plan loads based on weight, dimensions, delivery sequence, and jobsite requirements.
- Track shipments and communicate delivery status or delays.
- Identify shortages, damaged components, incorrect parts, and other discrepancies and help resolve them quickly.
- Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.
- Maintain a strong focus on safe lifting, rigging, equipment operation, housekeeping, and load securement.
