Warehouse Flow Planner: Optimize Orders & Dock Ops

Americold Logistics LLC; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Warehouse Operations role focused on allocating orders, releasing work to the floor, and balancing workflow to meet truck turn times. You will resolve shortages, manage order cuts, and communicate with customers while supporting continuous improvement.

Travel by automobile or air may be required for business purposes. Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks for operators, using dock optimization tools, and reviewing labor reports with leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse operations experience or a high school diploma/GED.
• Proficiency with basic PC software and Americold systems required.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to train users on relevant systems and troubleshoot system problems required.

Responsibilities

• Allocate orders and release work to the warehouse floor to balance workflow and optimize productivity.
• Resolve order product shortages and manage order cuts while communicating updates to customers.
• Prioritize tasks for Lift Truck Operators and Dock Supervisors to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure dock office utilizes inbound and outbound dock optimization functionality for each receipt and order.
• Run labor reports and review with Dock Supervisors and Office Manager to monitor performance.
• Review and update base priorities, work zone assignments, product code velocity zones, and pick locations in collaboration with Operations Manager.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects and safety programs and troubleshoot systems issues as needed.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Train users on systems

Troubleshooting systems

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Americold systems

Job description

Americold is seeking a Warehouse Operations role focused on allocating orders, releasing work to the floor, and balancing workflow to meet truck turn times. You will resolve shortages, manage order cuts, and communicate with customers while supporting continuous improvement.

Travel by automobile or air may be required for business purposes. Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks for operators, using dock optimization tools, and reviewing labor reports with leadership.