Wave Planner

Americold • Modesto, CA

8h

About The Position

The Wave Planner allocates orders, releases work to the warehouse floor, balances workflow, and helps ensure inbound and outbound truck turn times meet acceptable standards. The role resolves order product shortages, manages order cuts, and communicates updates to customers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The confirmed shift is Sunday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Training takes place Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for the first three weeks. Occasional business travel by automobile or airplane may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or at least one 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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 support efficient operations.
• Ensure the dock office uses inbound and outbound dock optimization functionality for each receipt and order.
• Run labor reports and review them with Dock Supervisors and the Office Manager to monitor performance.
• Review and update base priorities, work zone assignments, product code velocity zones, and pick locations in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and safety programs, and troubleshoot systems issues as needed.
• Perform other essential duties as applicable and assigned.

What This Job Offers

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