Distribution Coordinator

Our client, a food distribution and logistics organization, is seeking a Distribution Coordinator to join their team. As a Distribution Coordinator, you will be part of the distribution operations team supporting daily warehouse and depot activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, clear communication, and a safety-first mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Distribution Coordinator

Location: Wooddale, IL

Pay Range: $23.75

Shift: 4 - Rotating Shift (11:30 pm - 8:00 am)

What's the Job?

• Direct and coordinate distribution facility activities, including verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and maintaining warehouse inventory accuracy.
• Review bills of lading for incoming merchandise and customer orders to plan daily work activities and ensure orders are assembled correctly for delivery.
• Assign workers to specific duties such as verifying quantities, storing incoming merchandise, and assembling customer orders; load and unload trucks as needed.
• Maintain the facility by following cleaning standards and safety and food safety processes; report safety, food safety, and site security incidents and recommend improvements to the leader.
• Coordinate daily with cross-functional partners (customer service/planning, sales, transportation, outside carriers, plants, and finance) to address cuts, adjustments, credits, and other operational needs.

What's Needed?

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related experience in a warehouse or depot environment.
• Ability to crosscheck and verify order accuracy and maintain organized, timely records (including timekeeping, expenses, inventory, food safety, and safety).
• Comfort working with daily documentation such as bills of lading and order printouts (including bin routes) and maintaining spreadsheets and databases as needed.
• Willingness to support operational coverage by filling in for site leader, coordinator, or senior coordinator as required.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a fast-paced distribution environment where your coordination skills directly support product availability and order accuracy.
• Opportunity to strengthen cross-functional communication by partnering daily with customer service/planning, sales, transportation, and other teams.
• Clear focus on safety, food safety, and site security—where your reporting and improvement recommendations matter.
• Role variety across receiving, order assembly, truck loading/unloading, and inventory-related responsibilities.
• Supportive structure with reporting to a leader and opportunities to step in when coverage is needed.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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