Operations Lead

JT Logistics; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Logistics Solutions in Ames, IA is seeking a warehouse operations professional to manage the flow of customer products through receiving, put-away, order picking, and outbound loading. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a fast-paced distribution environment.

The incumbent serves as a lead, coordinating resources, training new staff, and guiding daily activities to meet shuttle schedules and customer demands while upholding the company values of safety, honesty, and

Qualifications

• 2 years’ warehouse operations experience.
• Proven leadership and training capability.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow work instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Repack / Rework Workflow: Prioritize workload, maintain a clean work area, manage customer priorities and issues.
• Outbound Workflow: Ensure materials are received, stored, and shuttles are filled and dispatched per demand.
• Leadership and Coordination: Lead daily huddles, assign resources, coach team members, and troubleshoot issues with supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Organizational skills

Arithmetic

Following instructions

Tools

WMS

Job description

JT Logistics Solutions 4120 E. 13th - Ames, IA 50010

Description

Summary:

Reporting to the operations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the efficient flow of customer products into and out of the warehouse by receiving, putting away products, filling customer orders and loading outbound product onto trailers while monitoring and ensuring safety, product accuracy and quality. The job holder also assists in monitoring workflow, identifying opportunities for improvement, and resolving issues through communication and teamwork. The position acts a lead person and is expected to demonstrate the company’s core values of Create Amazing, Honesty and Respect, Communication, Teamwork, and Safety in carrying out their work duties.

• Oversee Repack / Rework areas (Industrial Services)
• Filling customer orders for 1501 production in cadence with shuttle schedule.
• Manage Consumable Supplies and reorder as appropriate.
• Monitor and report on any damage that occurs to products or equipment.
• Help on board and evaluate new General Warehouse employees

Supervisory Responsibility:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions:

Repack / Rework Workflow (60%)

• Prioritize workload for production team in accordance with customer inventory levels.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Manage Customer Communication for priorities and issues.

Outbound Workflow (20%)

• Ensure repack materials are received and put away.
• Ensure shuttles are filled and sent in accordance with the Customers’ demands.

Leadership and Coordination (20%)

• Work as a team leader to assist in all warehouse functionality.
• Assist supervisors in assigning resources.
• Provide training with deadlines for completion, lead daily huddles and other team meetings.
• Coach/direct team members in the performance of their duties; provide frequent feedback.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues and communicate to supervision for resolution.

Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Strong leadership and training skills
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Ability to follow written and oral work instructions
• Strong computer skills, particularly using WMS to track inventory

Qualifications:

• 2 years’ warehouse operations experience