Load Planner

Almo Corp • Wilmer, TX

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About The Position

The Distribution Center Load Planner executes and facilitates the day-to-day functions and workload of a specific distribution center functional team. The role acts as the technical go-to for the team’s standard operating procedures, safety, efficiency, and operations.

The Load Planner works with the warehouse management system to plan daily order picking, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, inbound product appointment scheduling, and other clerical tasks. The position supports warehouse leadership objectives by driving compliance with safety, quality, and productivity goals; recommending process improvements; and assisting with their implementation. The role also pulls data and runs reports from AS400 as needed, interacts with inbound and outbound drivers, and performs other duties or projects as required by the Distribution Center Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 3–5 years of warehouse experience, including forklift skills, warehouse handling and organization, and truck loading and unloading.
• Knowledge of working with a Warehouse Management System.
• Knowledge or experience in planning orders, LTL shipping, and inbound product appointment scheduling.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Full understanding of department operations, including workflow and staffing, and ability to manage production workflow.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and able to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Able to prioritize work from multiple sources and adjust to fluctuating workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to take charge and get things done.
• Able to lift, push, or move 50 lbs.
• Able to operate a forklift and clamp truck.

Nice To Haves

• AS400 experience.
• Korber experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily order picking using the warehouse management system.
• Plan LTL shipping and inbound product appointment scheduling.
• Complete other clerical tasks associated with distribution center operations.
• Drive compliance with safety, quality, and productivity goals in support of warehouse leadership objectives.
• Recommend process improvements and assist with their implementation.
• Pull data and run reports from AS400 as needed.
• Interact with inbound and outbound drivers.
• Perform other duties and projects as required by the Distribution Center Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED