Warehouse Wave Planner: Optimize Orders & Dock Ops

Americold; Rochelle (IL); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a warehouse operations associate responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to the floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound/outbound truck turn times meet standards. You will resolve shortages, manage cuts, and communicate with customers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Occasional travel for business may be required. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of warehouse operations experience, plus proficiency with

Qualifications

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

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

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Americold systems

Job description

Americold is seeking a warehouse operations associate responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to the floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound/outbound truck turn times meet standards. You will resolve shortages, manage cuts, and communicate with customers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Occasional travel for business may be required. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of warehouse operations experience, plus proficiency with