Warehouse Operations Coordinator - VAS - B Shift - Dubuque Distribution Center

Nordstrom, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Merchandise Discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Warehouse Operations Coordinator to support the flow and optimization of a distribution center. You will assist the Operations Manager with start-of-shift readiness, monitor productivity, and lead safety and operational tasks throughout the day.

You will create daily assignments, adjust team member allocations to meet priorities, and communicate results to leaders.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of warehouse experience in a fulfillment or distribution center
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Deep understanding of multiple warehouse departments, processes and programs
• Maintain a sense of urgency and follow-through
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and WM systems (e.g. Manhattan, Fishbowl, NetSuite)
• Excellent customer service and a collaborative team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support the department in achieving safety, quality and performance goals and drive efficiency and flow
• Create daily assignments and project actions and adjust team member allocations as the day progresses
• Communicate department results and hourly progress to operations managers
• Complete safety observations and model safe behavior
• Coordinate with safety, facilities, ICQA and training to meet business needs
• Lead start-of-shift meetings, update communication boards and assist with end-of-shift duties

Job description

Job Description The Warehouse Operations Coordinator is primarily responsible for supporting the flow and optimization of a department or process within the fulfillment or distribution center. This role will support an Operations Manager to assist with start of shift equipment and team member readiness, monitor productivity and other metrics throughout the day, lead safety and other operational/program tasks, end of shift duties, and support process and flow related opportunities as they arise. A day in the life… Support the department in achieving business results for overall safety, quality and performance, while driving efficiency, flow, and problem-resolution. Assist team members by creating daily assignments and project actions, and moving or reassigning team members throughout the day, to ensure expedites or other business priorities are met. Communicate department results to team members and inform the operations managers of hourly goals and progress. Complete safety observations and model safe behavior and judgement. Communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with other support teams such as safety, facilities, ICQA, and training to meet the needs of the business. Complete daily work tasks and trackers to promote a strong hand-off between shifts and provide feedback and observations to Operations Managers and other building leaders. Assist with leading start of shift meetings, updating communication boards, support end of shift duties, and actively listening to team members.

• 1+ years of warehouse experience in a fulfillment or distribution center
• Well-developed and proven time management skills and the ability to prioritize
• Deep understanding of multiple warehouse departments, processes, and programs, and can speak to the flow of a warehouse
• Maintain a sense of urgency and follow-through
• Strong proficiency in technical systems including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and WM (i.e. Manhattan, Fishbowl, NetSuite)
• Excellent customer service and team player attitudes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$26.25 - $27.85 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.
• Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.

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