Wave Planner

Americold; Mountville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a warehouse operations professional to allocate orders, release work to the floor, and balance workflow to maximize productivity. You will resolve shortages, manage order cuts, and communicate with customers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Occasional travel for business may be required. Required: a high school diploma or GED and experience in warehouse operations or related systems; proficiency in basic PC software, Americold systems, and Microsoft

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or 1 year warehouse ops experience.
• Proficiency with basic PC software and Americold systems required.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and MS Office Suite required.
• Ability to train users on relevant systems and troubleshoot problems.

Responsibilities

• Allocate orders and release work to balance workflow.
• Resolve order shortages and manage order cuts with updates to customers.
• Prioritize tasks for Lift Truck Operators and Dock Supervisors.
• Ensure dock offices use inbound/outbound dock optimization for receipts and orders.
• Run labor reports and review performance with supervisors and office manager.
• Update base priorities, work zones, velocity zones, and pick locations.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives; troubleshoot systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Training/mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Americold systems

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

What You'll Do

You will be responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to the warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times meet acceptable standards. You will resolve order product shortages, manage order cuts, and communicate with customers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Occasional travel by automobile and airplane may be required for business purposes.

Essential Functions

• 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.

What Experience and Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (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.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to deliver attentive customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respond appropriately to feedback.
• Familiarity with desktop computers.

Physical Requirements

• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.
• Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others verbally and/or in writing.
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
• May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.