Warehouse Operations Specialist

Warehouse Operations Specialist - Tucson, AZ - Full-Time, On-site

We are seeking a Warehouse Operations Specialist to oversee daily warehouse, shipping, receiving and inventory control operations at our Tucson facility. This role will provide leadership, coordinate material movement, support production and maintain compliance with safety and company procedures.

• Team Leadership: Lead, train, mentor and support shipping/reception/inventory personnel while promoting safety, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Shipping Operations: Coordinate and oversee preparation, packaging, labeling and shipment of materials, components and finished goods to ensure on‑time delivery and compliance with customer and carrier requirements.
• Receiving Operations: Oversee incoming material receipt, inspection, verification and documentation to ensure accuracy and timely processing of deliveries.
• Inventory Management: Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, stock reconciliation and transaction verification while ensuring proper controls are followed.
• Material Coordination: Coordinate movement of raw materials, work‑in‑process inventory and finished goods to support production schedules and operational requirements.
• Warehouse Organization: Ensure materials are properly identified, stored, organized, traceable and maintain efficient layouts and storage practices.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with purchasing, planning and production teams to support replenishment and prevent shortages.
• Documentation & record‑keeping: Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of shipping documents, receiving records, inventory transactions, bills of lading and all warehouse documentation.
• Quality Assurance: Verify incoming and outgoing materials for damage, discrepancies and compliance with quality standards and support corrective actions when issues arise.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate and oversee forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, material flow and operational performance through process improvements and Lean initiatives.
• Workstation Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment supporting 5S initiatives and facility housekeeping standards.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all company safety policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and personal protective equipment usage.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with production, purchasing, planning, quality, logistics and management teams to coordinate material availability and resolve issues.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical training in logistics, supply chain, inventory management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in shipping, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations or logistics with prior leadership or lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating warehouse staff in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control practices, cycle counting, reconciliation, material traceability and warehouse operations.
• Experience with shipping documentation, receiving procedures, freight carriers, packaging requirements and transportation logistics.
• Ability to utilize ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanners, inventory software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory transactions, material handling, documentation and shipment verification.
• Ability to identify inventory discrepancies, shipping issues, process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Strong organizational, planning and time‑management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and coordinate workflow.
• Effective verbal and written communication and ability to collaborate across departments and provide clear direction.
• Ability to foster a positive team environment while working collaboratively with production, quality, supply chain and management personnel.
• Experience…