Industrial Engineer

Position Summary

This role works directly with warehouse operations to improve workflows, reduce waste, increase productivity, and create scalable processes that support continued growth. You'll spend time both analyzing operational data and working within the warehouse to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience evaluating workflows and operational processes to identify efficiency improvements
• Ability to manage projects and work collaboratively with warehouse leadership
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field

• Experience in warehouse, fulfillment, manufacturing, or distribution environments
• Experience conducting time studies and developing labor standards
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience with warehouse layouts, slotting strategies, and facility optimization
• Experience with warehouse automation or material handling systems

• Design and improve warehouse layouts, workflows, and operational processes
• Conduct time studies and develop labor standards to support productivity improvement
• Analyze travel paths and material flow to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Support warehouse layout optimization and slotting initiatives
• Identify operational bottlenecks and develop practical solutions
• Partner with warehouse leadership to improve safety, productivity, and process consistency
• Develop labor models and operational performance metrics
• Support packaging, fulfillment, receiving, and inventory process improvements
• Quantify and communicate productivity gains and cost savings
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence

• A merit‑based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
• Generous paid time off
• 4% 401(k) company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
• Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (medical plan, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs
• Company‑paid & supplementary life insurance; long‑term & short‑term disability
• Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)
• 50% discount on all UPLIFT products
• Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks
• On‑the‑job training and skills development
• A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living

• Compensation: DOE
• Type:
  Full-time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8 am–5 pm, 40 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Austin, Texas

UPLIFT Desk believes in building an organization whose staff reflects the true diversity of our community. We hire, promote, and reward employees based on results and professional performance. UPLIFT Desk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.