Warehouse Operations Lead — Inbound/Outbound & Inventory

Ruiz Food Product, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruiz Foods is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator in Los Angeles to orchestrate daily inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities under supervision. You will collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient operations and support accurate inventory flow across processes.

The role requires at least two years in a warehouse lead role, strong computer skills (WMS, ERP), and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a warehouse lead role within warehousing, logistics, transportation, or a distribution center.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, WMS, inventory software, and ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, multitask, and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret orders, inventory reports, and operating procedures and prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and maintain lift truck certification.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inbound, internal, and outbound warehouse activities under the guidance of the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Partner with the warehouse team to execute work safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Monitor dock activity and related transactions to support inventory and shipment accuracy.
• Perform team lead responsibilities, including work coordination, reporting, delegation, and follow‑up.
• Create and release waves, manage picking tasks, and time releases as close to just‑in‑time as operationally possible.
• Enter and print pick tickets and investigate product shortages or shipment issues.
• Create Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) to move product between warehouse locations.
• Coordinate put‑away and replenishment tasks to maintain adequate stock in pick faces.
• Assign, complete, or delegate inventory control tasks and help investigate and resolve discrepancies related to exception codes.
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Work professionally across teams, adapt to changing operational needs, and model the Ruiz Code of Ethics and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Inventory software

ERP systems

Job description

Ruiz Foods is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator in Los Angeles to orchestrate daily inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities under supervision. You will collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient operations and support accurate inventory flow across processes.

The role requires at least two years in a warehouse lead role, strong computer skills (WMS, ERP), and forklift certification.