Wave Planner-B2C

Idlogistics; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics is seeking a Wave Planner in Wisconsin to ensure materials and packaging align with shift needs and production standards. You will coordinate with admin staff, Packaging and Shift Supervisors to prepare for oncoming work and manage returns.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing, a High School Diploma or GED, and forklift certification. Friday–Sunday 7am–7:30pm, $20/hour with a $2 weekend differential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing or production.
• At least 1 year directing team activities or supervising people.
• Strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule and manage daily activity changes.
• Provide assignments and training for lift operators and line leads.
• Coordinate shift materials, packaging, and donor items for oncoming shift.
• Produce and distribute production documentation and line requirements.
• Train line leads and forklift operators on new tasks.
• Ensure 5S practices and GMP compliance on the warehouse floor.

Skills

Supervising a team

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Good Manufacturing Practices

Basic math skills

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

When you join ID Logistics, you become part of a company committed to Investing in our Employees. This commitment is the foundation for the ID Logistics benefits program. As an Employer of Choice, ID Logistics invests in you by providing a comprehensive benefits program that offers a valuable, affordable benefit plan package that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off along with other supplemental benefits.

Description of the Position

The Wave Planner role is to ensure that all materials and logistical needs for their assigned shift are met to achieve operational and production standards. They are also responsible for ensuring the oncoming shift packaging material and donors are in place with lines setup for operation. To accomplish this, they must communicate with the administrative staff, Packaging and Shift Supervisors to identify and align with the shift needs. They have overall responsibility for their shift returns which include all packaging materials and donor products.

Responsibilities

• Review Production Schedule to manage changes to daily activity
• Provide assignments and training for lift operators and line leads at beginning of each shift
• Assembles and distributes all production documentation, specifications and requirements for each line of oncoming shift
• Provides Team Lead/Shift Supervisor support for at start-up of new items
• Initiate and generate shift codes in system
• Generate pallet labels as needed
• Provide training for new line leads and forklift operators in
• Communicate previous shift’s donor and packaging returns to supervisor via e-mail and meeting in person.
• Provides additional Shift Supervisor support as needed when multiple issues arise.
• Provides Line Lead Training and Qualification documentation. Also provides back-up training as need for Shift Supervisor.
• Clears all warehouse doors at beginning of shift to support closing and timely transfer of materials from warehouse.
• Coordinates and resolves all issue in a timely manner
• Coordinates all packaging and material assignments and placement for oncoming shift
• Coordinates all product and packaging returns for respective shift.
• Monitors production personnel equipment and tools to ensure availability. Maintains radio inventory, knives, tape guns and misc. tools.
• Counsel team members and document performance issues as needed, with follow-up communication to Staffing Supervisor
• Monitors work area to ensure 5S principles are followed
• Monitors powerlift/truck safety inspection and sign out forms for completeness.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift

Friday-Sunday 7am-7:30pm

Pay

$20.00 with $2.00 weekend shift differential

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of experience and education

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Minimum of 1-3 years in a manufacturing or production environment
• At least 1 year of that experience in managing or directing team activities or with direct supervision of people.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic math skills, must be able to add subtract, multiply and divide without a calculator
• Ability to read and write English to ensure proper interpretation of customer specifications and requirements.
• Understands and demonstrates Good Manufacturing Practices
• Certified Forklift Operator with demonstrated performance
• Training skills to train basic line tasks for new personnel and all Line Lead skills and functions for training of Line Leads.