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Production Coordinator

ID Logistics US, Country Club Hills, IL, United States


Job Description
The Production Logistics Coordinator’s role is to ensure that all materials and logistical needs for their assigned shift are met to achieve operational and production standards. They are also responsible for ensuring that oncoming shift packaging material and donors are in place with lines set up for operation. To accomplish this, they must communicate with the Copack administrative staff, Packaging and Shift Supervisors to identify and align with shift needs. They have overall responsibility for shift returns which include all packaging materials and donor products.

Responsibilities

Review Copack Production Schedule to manage changes to daily activity

Provide assignments and training for lift operators and line leads at the beginning of each shift

Assemble and distribute all production documentation, specifications and requirements for each line of the oncoming shift

Provide Team Lead/Shift Supervisor support at the start‑up of new items

Initiate and generate shift codes in the system

Generate pallet labels as needed

Provide training for new line leads and forklift operators in Copack

Communicate previous shift’s donor and packaging returns to the supervisor via e‑mail and in‑person meetings

Provide additional Shift Supervisor support as needed when multiple issues arise

Provide line‑lead training and qualification documentation and back‑up training as needed for Shift Supervisor

Clear all warehouse doors at the beginning of the shift to support closing and timely transfer of materials from the warehouse. Coordinate and resolve all issues in a timely manner

Coordinate all packaging and material assignments and placement for the oncoming shift

Coordinate all product and packaging returns for the respective shift

Monitor production personnel equipment and tools to ensure availability. Maintain radio inventory, knives, tape guns and miscellaneous tools

Counsel team members and document performance issues as needed, with follow‑up communication to the Staffing Supervisor

Monitor work area to ensure 5S principles are followed

Monitor powerlift/truck safety inspection and sign‑out forms for completeness

Follow corporate and site‑specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report non‑compliance when observed

Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate

Other duties as assigned

Schedule
Monday‑Friday, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM

Compensation
$20.00 per hour

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Minimum of 1–3 years in a manufacturing or production environment

At least 1 year of that experience managing or directing team activities or supervising people directly

Strong oral and written communication skills

Basic math skills: must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide without a calculator

Ability to read and write English to ensure proper interpretation of customer specifications and requirements

Understanding and demonstration of Good Manufacturing Practices

Certified forklift operator with demonstrated performance

Training skills to train basic line tasks for new personnel and all line‑lead skills and functions for training of line leads

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