Warehouse Traffic Assistant
About The Position
The Warehouse Traffic Assistant helps keep warehouse operations running smoothly by coordinating trailer movement, supporting outbound shipping, managing documentation, and facilitating communication between shifts. The role verifies dock doors and trailer readiness, coordinates with the jockey as needed, supports daily operational start-up, monitors staging bays, assigns loads to loaders, processes shipment documentation, reconciles yard reports, and provides shift pass-downs. The position operates in both office and warehouse environments, with frequent interaction with warehouse personnel, shipping resources, inventory teams, and operational leadership. It follows a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with day and overnight opportunities; weekend, holiday, and overtime availability is required as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate activities across shifts and functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
- Ability to learn warehouse traffic coordination processes, shipping documentation requirements, and yard management systems.
- Basic computer skills and ability to work within warehouse and logistics systems.
- Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- Ability to work a full shift and arrive on time, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in logistics, warehouse operations, transportation, shipping, or a related field.
- Experience with SAP, DLX, TOOLBOX, or similar warehouse management and logistics systems.
- Experience processing Bills of Lading (BOLs) and other shipping documentation.
- Associate degree or higher.
- Experience working in an environment with established operating procedures and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Verify dock doors and trailer readiness, ensure empty trailers are available for loading, and coordinate with the jockey as needed.
- Receive pass-down information from the previous shift to maintain continuity and support shift transitions.
- Review load lineups with the next shift’s Traffic Assistant and communicate required load information.
- Support the Warehouse Traffic Supervisor in starting and managing daily operations.
- Print, distribute, and process Bills of Lading (BOLs) for outbound shipments and drivers.
- Reconcile SAP, DLX, and Toolbox yard reports with yard checks to ensure inventory and shipment accuracy.
- Monitor staging bays and assign loads to loaders to maintain efficient outbound product flow.
- Complete shipping documentation, maintain shipment records, and finalize completed orders.
- Provide detailed pass-down information to the next shift to support operational continuity.
Benefits
- Incentive Plan bonus eligibility.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Savings and Investment Plan with company match and contribution.
- Paid Time Off, including paid sick time.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and STD/LTD.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Adoption assistance for eligible employees.
- Employee recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
