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

Nordstrom; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a Warehouse Operations Coordinator to support the flow and optimization of a department within our fulfillment center. You will assist the Operations Manager with start-of-shift readiness, monitor productivity, and drive safety and day-to-day process improvements.

A day-in-the-life shows you assigning daily tasks, coordinating with teams, communicating results, and maintaining strong hand-offs between shifts to ensure timely execution of priorities across the building.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of warehouse experience in a fulfillment or distribution center.
• Deep understanding of multiple warehouse departments, processes, and programs.
• Maintain a sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Strong proficiency in technical systems including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and WM.
• Excellent customer service and team player attitudes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the department in achieving safety, quality and performance goals while driving efficiency and flow.
• Create daily assignments and project actions; move or reassign team members to meet priorities.
• Communicate department results to team members and inform managers of hourly goals and progress.
• Complete safety observations and model safe behavior.
• Coordinate with safety, facilities, ICQA, and training to meet business needs.
• Lead start of shift meetings and support end of shift duties; ensure strong hand-offs between shifts.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

WM

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.

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.

You own this if you have…

• 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

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Benefits

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• 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. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

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