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Warehouse Operations Analyst - Confidential Client

Confidential Client•Agriculture & Food
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$40,692
Ithaca, Michigan
A Day Ago

The Warehouse Operations Analyst is an entry-level role focused on gaining comprehensive operational experience through rotational assignments in inventory control, warehouse operations, shipping, routing, and delivery management within a beverage distribution environment. This position supports daily business activities, assists in process improvements, and develops skills necessary for future leadership roles by working closely with various teams and participating in hands-on operational tasks.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Beverage Distribution (Alcohol & Beverage Wholesale).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

The Warehouse Operations Analyst is an entry-level, rotational training role designed to develop practical skills across inventory control, warehouse operations, shipping & routing, and delivery management within beverage distribution. Working alongside operational teams, you will support daily workflows, learn safety and quality standards, and identify process improvements.

  • Participate in structured rotations across inventory control, receiving, replenishment, order selection, shipping/dispatch, and delivery support
  • Assist with maintaining accurate inventory records, UPC/master data, and code-date/product freshness programs
  • Support physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and investigation of discrepancies
  • Help coordinate inbound deliveries, transfers between distributors, and loading/dispatch activities
  • Review customer orders for accuracy; prepare invoices, load sheets and shipping documentation
  • Support route planning, backorder resolution, and missed-order recovery efforts
  • Provide coverage for shipping/dispatch and delivery management tasks as assigned
  • Observe and report on safety, productivity, and service performance; recommend process improvements
  • Build working relationships across operations, warehouse, drivers, and management

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field preferred — equivalent education and relevant experience considered
  • Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ability to learn inventory/warehouse/transportation management systems
  • Willingness to participate in hands-on assignments and work across multiple shifts
  • Able to manage competing priorities, take initiative, and work both independently and in teams
  • Ability to travel occasionally to other company locations as needed

Compensation & Shift

  • Pay range: $24.00 – $31.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
  • Shift: Primarily day shifts with required rotating evening/night shift coverage as part of training
  • Employment type: Full-time (rotation-based development program)

Physical Demands

  • Regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching in warehouse and loading-dock environments
  • Occasional lifting/carrying of cases or materials up to 50 lbs; occasional pushing/pulling with approved equipment
  • Exposure to varying temperatures, warehouse noise, moving equipment, and active loading docks
  • Regular use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment

Why Join

  • Hands-on rotational program to build operations, inventory, shipping, and delivery management skills
  • Direct exposure to cross-functional teams and on-the-job mentoring
  • Clear pathways for development into supervisory or operations leadership roles
  • Work within a regulated beverage distribution environment with strong safety and quality standards

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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