Warehouse Flow & Planning Specialist

Americold; Brighton (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Warehouse Operations Associate in Alabama to allocate orders, release work to the warehouse floor, and balance workflow while ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times meet standards.

You will resolve order shortages, manage cuts, and communicate with customers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Travel may be required for business purposes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or minimum 1 year of warehouse operations experience required.
• 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

Basic PC skills

WMS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Americold is seeking a Warehouse Operations Associate in Alabama to allocate orders, release work to the warehouse floor, and balance workflow while ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times meet standards.

You will resolve order shortages, manage cuts, and communicate with customers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Travel may be required for business purposes.