Operations Lead

Coupang; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Coupang is currently seeking an Operations Lead for the Riverside Fulfillment Center in California. The role involves ensuring safety compliance and providing training for new hires and existing workers. As a key member of the team, you'll engage workers to foster a safe and productive environment.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, particularly in training and warehouse operations. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and experience using warehouse management systems and forklifts. Compensation includes hourly pay rates ranging from $23 to $25.

Qualifications

• One year+ experience with leading and training.
• Some experience working in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide training for new hires and existing workers.
• Ensure all required trainings are completed.
• Engage FC workers to encourage a safe and positive work environment.
• Oversee operational processes to ensure correct inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Effective communication

Safety procedures

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System

RF gun/PDA device

Forklift

Job description

Coupang Operations Lead

Safety is a top priority at Coupang and all Coupang hires must have a safety-first mindset. The Operations Lead will perform various duties within assigned department to facilitate operations safely at the Riverside Fulfillment Center (FC). Areas responsible may include but not limited to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Quality, Inbound, Inventory, Replenishment, Outbound, and Maintenance. As a leader of the team, you will provide safety leadership, train new hires, be a key contributor in safety programs, participate in department meetings, engage other FC workers, assist in developing standard operating procedures, and generate necessary reports.

What You Will Do

• Provide training for new hires and existing workers on various topics including safety, quality, operations, maintenance, and others as required.
• Provide oversight and direction to FC workers.
• Ensure all required trainings are completed.
• Develop solutions to issues that come up in the FC.
• Engage FC workers, encouraging a safe and positive work environment.
• Assist in developing and ensuring execution of standard operating procedures.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Operate an RF gun/PDA device.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards in the FC.
• Oversee operational processes to ensure correct inventory levels and that orders are completed accurately and on time
• Review workload and assign tasks to employees
• Properly train and coach warehouse team and provide positive developmental opportunities; recommend disciplinary actions as needed
• Correctly utilize a warehouse management system and maintain appropriate work documents
• Establish, maintain, and promote exceptional customer service
• Correctly interpret and enforce company policies and safety procedures to ensure compliance; safely operate various equipment and tools
• Provide support and backup to warehouse management

Competencies

• Proactive critical thinking and problem-solving
• Able to supervise and lead a team
• Effective communicator
• Basic math
• Computer literacy
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Detail-oriented
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Supervisory responsibilities

• Lead worker training and development
• Ensure workers following the SOP in all areas of the department
• Coach and mentor worker's
• Coordinates and provide training to workers as needed
• Identify and report failures related to safety, operations, SOP execution, and any other significant issues that arise.

Work environment

• Fast-paced
• Medium to loud noise levels
• High and low warehouse seasonal temperatures
• Minimal exposure to dust
• Steel-toed shoes/boots required

Physical demands

• Must be able to remain in stationary position (sit and stand) for 10+ hours
• Must be able to stand, move, and walk for 10+ hours
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs of exerted force

Preferred education and experience

• High school diploma or GED
• One year+ experience with leading and training
• Some experience working in a warehouse environment
• Forklift experience
• Problem solver/lead experience

Pay & Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

Hourly pay rates range from $23 to $25, plus any overtime. Pay rate depends on position, shift, and experience. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, family status (including but not limited to marital or domestic partnership status), military or veteran status, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, political activities or affiliations, ancestry, citizenship, family and medical leave status, status as a victim of any violent crime, or any other characteristic or class protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Coupang is also committed to providing a safe work environment for its employees and its consumers. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application of recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]