Operations Lead

JT LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LLC; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JT LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LLC in Grimes, IA is seeking a warehouse operations specialist focused on the efficient flow of goods. You will receive, put away, build orders, and prepare outbound shipments while monitoring safety, accuracy, and quality.

You’ll help monitor workflow, identify improvement opportunities, and resolve issues through teamwork and clear communication. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and coordination across inbound, outbound, and overall warehouse functions to

Qualifications

• 2 years’ warehouse operations experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to follow written and oral work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inbound Workflow: verify/record incoming shipments and route to processing areas.
• Outbound Workflow: load shipments safely and complete paperwork.
• Leadership: lead team, train teammates, coordinate resources and quick issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

WMS

Forklift operation

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

WMS software

Power lift equipment

Job description

Summary:Reporting to the operations manager, 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.Supervisory Responsibility:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Essential Job Functions:Inbound Workflow (25%)Verify/keep records on incoming shipments and route records to processing areasBuild orders and sort inbound receiptsUse power lift equipment to move incoming product from the receiving area to the proper location in the warehouseOutbound Workflow (25%)Select orders according to preferred methodsLoad shipments onto trucks in a safe/efficient mannerComplete outbound product paperworkObtain product from rack and/or bulk locationsLeadership and Coordination (50%)Work as a team leader to assist in all warehouse functionalityAssist supervisors in assigning resourcesProvide training with deadlines for completion, lead daily huddles and other team meetingsCoach/direct team members in the performance of their duties; provide frequent feedbackIdentify and troubleshoot issues and communicate to supervision for resolutionCompetencies:Attention to detailExcellent keyboarding/data entry skillsAdaptability/flexibilityGood written and oral communication skillsStrong time management skillsGood organizational skillsStrong leadership and training skillsBasic arithmetic skillsAbility to follow written and oral work instructionsStrong computer skills, particularly using WMS to track inventoryQualifications:2 years’ warehouse operations experienceMust be at least 18 years of age