Operations Coordinator - Logistics 1st Shift

Jefferson City, Missouri

Full time

R15763

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Operations Coordinator II provides day-to-day administrative and operational support across inbound, outbound, transportation, and staffing activities. This role serves as a key communication link between Operations leadership, warehouse associates, transportation providers, support departments, and external partners.

Operational Coordination

• Support daily workflow across inbound, outbound, inventory, and transportation.

• Monitor schedules, staffing, workload, and appointments.

• Communicate changes in priorities and escalate barriers quickly.

• Maintain visibility to daily operating priorities and outstanding issues.

• Oversee, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced operational equipment and areas

• Oversee shuttle operation to ensure outbound SLAs are met and orders ship timely.

• Perform external DMS maintenance and analyze data through the shuttle user interface to solution and address common faults and maximize throughput.

Transportation & Shipping

• Manage carrier appointments, dock schedules, and shipment coordination.

• Communicate with carriers, drivers, vendors, and internal transportation teams.

• Track shipments and resolve exceptions; escalate delays or service failures.

Administrative Support

• Maintain SOPs, work instructions, logs, and operational documentation.

• Maintain accurate records and identify trends or variances for leadership review.

• Track action items and follow up on outstanding issues.

• Support audits, compliance tasks, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Support safety policies and identify and escalate safety concerns.

• Ensure required documentation is complete and compliant.

• Uphold all safety requirements, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and mechanical safety checks.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1–2 years of experience in warehouse operations, distribution, or transportation.

• Strong communication, organization, and data-analysis skills.

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to obtain Lock Out/Tag Out certification as needed

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in labeling and order flow.

Work Environment

• May require standing, bending, lifting, and working near equipment.

• Flexible scheduling, including weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

Missouri

EEO Statement:

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