Warehouse Coordinator in Louisville, Kentucky at MERCER TRANSPORTATION

Headquartered in Louisville, KY and ranked among the top carriers in the U.S., Mercer Transportation Co., Inc. (Mercer) has earned a reputation as one of the nation's leading owner operator companies. For over forty years, Mercer has built a family on the foundation of honesty, professional freedom, and experience.

As a Warehouse Coordinator, you’ll help keep Mercer’s warehouses, buildings, and grounds operating efficiently. You’ll coordinate daily tasks, maintain supplies and inventory, support shipping and receiving, and perform general maintenance and repairs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is resourceful, organized, and enjoys hands-on work and helping a team stay on track.

This position works onsite in warehouse, office, and outdoor settings.

What’s In It For You

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Mercer contributes over $7,500/year toward your health insurance

Wellness Incentives – Qualify for our Wellness Rate and pay as little as $0/month for employee-only coverage

Earn Extra Rewards – Receive up to $300/year in gift cards through wellness initiatives

Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off plus company-paid holidays

Company-Paid Protection – Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability included at no cost

Optional Benefits – Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Short-Term Disability

Secure Your Future – 401(k) with company match

What You’ll Do

Coordinate daily and special assignments, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule

Assist and train team members, monitor attendance and dress code, and communicate employee activity to the Facility Manager

Work with the Facility Manager to coordinate work schedules, assignments, staffing needs, and overtime requirements

Open warehouses and prepare shipping and mailing equipment for daily operations

Support material breakdown, storage, replenishment, quality checks, loading, and shipping while making efficient use of warehouse space

Order, receive, organize, and issue inventory, tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies, including LP gas

Work with the Purchasing Manager to maintain accurate inventories and ensure supplies arrive when needed

Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and package shipments and complete related reports

Perform routine property maintenance and repairs, including painting, pressure washing, minor construction, and running cables

Inspect buildings and grounds for cleanliness and address maintenance needs

Monitor radio requests and follow through to ensure requests for assistance are completed

Follow security procedures for locking and unlocking buildings and gates

Who You Are

Organized and dependable, with the ability to prioritize assignments and follow projects through to completion

Comfortable coordinating tasks and helping team members work effectively

Resourceful when solving minor maintenance problems and identifying ways to improve processes

Able to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Familiar with warehouse operations, inventory handling, and safe equipment use

Familiar with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning other computer systems

Have a valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate golf carts and forklift equipment

Preferred Experience: General property maintenance or construction experience, including painting, pressure washing, minor repairs, and similar hands-on work. Trucking industry experience is a plus.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent relevant experience in general maintenance or construction.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The essential functions of this position require the ability to perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Perform physically active work, including standing, walking, climbing stairs, and sitting for extended periods

Lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques

Reach above shoulder height and below the waist and use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, controls, and computers

Safely operate equipment, inspect work areas, and communicate by radio

Work regularly outdoors in varying weather conditions and in areas where noise levels may exceed moderate levels

Compensation and Benefits:

As a Mercer employee, you, your spouse and children, can use our free health care clinic at no cost to you!

Mercer offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs provided to all eligible employees; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long & short-term disability, 401K Plan and voluntary optional dental/vision/short-term disability insurances.

May be subject to the following screening requirements: Drug Screen, MVR and Criminal Background Check. Employees may also be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.