Operations Coordinator

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Mebane, NC, USA
In-Office
22-22 Hourly
Mid level
Food
Premier food distributor specializing in authentic Italian cuisine.
The Role
Coordinates daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, fulfillment, replenishment, staging, inventory control, scheduling, documentation, and workflow monitoring. Assigns tasks, communicates priorities, supports employee training, coordinates with transportation partners and vendors, maintains accurate inventory, promotes equipment use and workplace safety, and escalates operational issues to leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In

Behind every successful warehouse operation is a team keeping people, products, and processes moving.

At Ferraro Foods, our Operations Coordinators help keep daily warehouse activities running smoothly by coordinating shipping and receiving, monitoring inventory, supporting warehouse teams, and making sure operations stay organized, accurate, and on schedule.

We're looking for an Operations Coordinator who's organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing hands-on warehouse responsibilities with administrative and team coordination in a fast-paced environment.

 What You'll Be Working On

  • Coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, shipping, order fulfillment, replenishment, and staging
  • Monitor daily workflow, productivity, accuracy, and operational performance
  • Schedule and confirm deliveries and pickups with vendors, customers, and transportation partners
  • Review out-of-stock items, investigate inventory discrepancies, and help resolve operational issues
  • Process and review warehouse paperwork, including bills of lading, receiving reports, worksheets, and other documentation
  • Prepare and distribute schedules, reports, labels, and routing information
  • Communicate daily priorities, shift updates, and operational issues across departments
  • Coordinate task assignments and help ensure warehouse team members complete daily responsibilities efficiently
  • Support the training and development of warehouse employees
  • Serve as a point of contact between warehouse staff and leadership to help address concerns and escalate issues as needed
  • Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory audits to maintain accurate inventory records
  • Help ensure proper use and maintenance of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks
  • Maintain organized warehouse layouts to support efficient product storage and movement
  • Promote a clean, safe working environment and support compliance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements
  • Promptly report workplace accidents, incidents, and safety concerns to HR and the Safety Manager

 The Ingredients for Success

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 2–3 years of experience in warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, or a related field
  • Previous warehouse leadership or team coordination experience preferred
  • Foodservice distribution, logistics, or high-volume warehouse experience a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs
  • Comfortable working on a computer, including Microsoft Office; experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred
  • Familiarity with forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks; equipment certification preferred
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow through on tasks
  • Ability to work effectively with warehouse teams, leadership, transportation, vendors, and other departments
  • Dependability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic

 Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Play an important role in keeping daily warehouse operations organized and moving
  • Fast-paced work with a mix of operational, administrative, and team coordination responsibilities
  • Work closely with warehouse leadership and multiple departments across the operation
  • Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within warehouse operations

 The Details

  • Schedule: Sunday–Thursday | 6:00 PM until finish
  • Pay: $22.00 per hour
  • Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, and additional voluntary benefit offerings

Apply today and help keep Ferraro Foods' warehouse operations moving!

Ferraro Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


Sunday–Thursday | 6:00 PM until finish

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2-3 years of experience in warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, or a related field
  • Previous warehouse leadership or team coordination experience
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs
  • Comfort using a computer, including Microsoft Office
  • Warehouse Management System experience
  • Familiarity with forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks
  • Equipment certification
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow through on tasks
  • Ability to work effectively with warehouse teams, leadership, transportation, vendors, and other departments
  • Dependability, teamwork, and strong work ethic
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The Company
HQ: Piscataway, New Jersey
553 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

Established in 1975 in Green Brook, New Jersey, Ferraro Foods initially operated out of a small garage with just a single truck. Today, Ferraro Foods still operates with an emphasis on family values and principles and has become recognized by local pizzerias/trattorias as the most dependable and service-oriented distributor in the marketplace. Today, we have expanded to now serve 8,000 customers throughout eastern United States, with a presence in 23 states. Ferraro transports not only products designated for the Italian trade, but over 14,000 items that cater to casual dining establishments. Ferraro Foods offers 25+ exclusive brands in categories such as cheese, specialty meats, prepared appetizers, Italian products, seafood and non-foods. To learn more about Ferraro Foods, please visit ferrarofoods.com.

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