Summary:
Reporting to the operations manager, the incumbent is responsible for the efficient flow of customer products into and out of the warehouse by receiving, putting away products, filling customer orders and loading outbound product onto trailers while monitoring and ensuring safety, product accuracy and quality. The job holder also assists in monitoring workflow, identifying opportunities for improvement, and resolving issues through communication and teamwork. The position acts a lead person and is expected to demonstrate the company’s core values of Create Amazing, Honesty and Respect, Communication, Teamwork, and Safety in carrying out their work duties.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions:
Inbound Workflow (25%)
- Verify/keep records on incoming shipments and route records to processing areas
- Build orders and sort inbound receipts
- Use power lift equipment to move incoming product from the receiving area to the proper location in the warehouse
Outbound Workflow (25%)
- Select orders according to preferred methods
- Load shipments onto trucks in a safe/efficient manner
- Complete outbound product paperwork
- Obtain product from rack and/or bulk locations
Leadership and Coordination (50%)
- Work as a team leader to assist in all warehouse functionality
- Assist supervisors in assigning resources
- Provide training with deadlines for completion, lead daily huddles and other team meetings
- Coach/direct team members in the performance of their duties; provide frequent feedback
- Identify and troubleshoot issues and communicate to supervision for resolution
Qualifications
Competencies:
- Attention to detail
- Excellent keyboarding/data entry skills
- Adaptability/flexibility
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Good organizational skills
- Strong leadership and training skills
- Basic arithmetic skills
- Ability to follow written and oral work instructions
Strong computer skills, particularly using WMS to track inventory
Qualifications:
- 2 years’ warehouse operations experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of warehouse operations experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Strong computer skills, including WMS inventory tracking
- Excellent keyboarding and data entry skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Good organizational skills
- Strong leadership and training skills
- Basic arithmetic skills
- Ability to follow written and oral work instructions
- Ability to operate power lift equipment
What We Do
JT Logistics is a Des Moines, Iowa headquartered third-party logistics provider offering nationwide transportation, freight brokerage, warehousing, fulfillment, and inventory management. Founded in 1988, the company operates a multi-state network of facilities and supports e-commerce, food and beverage, manufacturing, retail, and consumer-goods businesses. Its services also include industrial operations, staffing, bonded and food-grade storage, temperature-controlled hauling, and warehouse technology for modern supply chains.
