Operations Specialist

Are you looking to put your education to work immediately? Consider an exciting growth opportunity with a local animal agtech startup. BarnTools is looking for a hands-on, self-driven team member to join their team of industry experts.

BarnTools is a rapidly growing innovative animal AgTech company specializing in improving the swine and poultry industries. BarnTalk is our wireless alarm system for agricultural facilities. Our culture is built on teamwork and trust. Headquartered in Urbandale, IA, we are interested in highly qualified candidates to join our global team.

We are looking for an Operations Specialist to be part of a team to facilitate all aspects of our company's daily operations. The operations specialist's responsibilities include managing inventory, handling daily shipments and returns, troubleshooting and problem solving that leads to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily fulfillment
• Perform day to day shipping by following SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)
• Manage international shipments and ensure compliance with export regulations
• Assisting Inventory and warehouse Management
• Manage physical locations, labeling, and organization of warehouse
• Count inventory and consumables regularly and maintain accurate records
• Receive and process physical returns and paperwork accurately and efficiently
• Troubleshooting and Rework
• Troubleshoot product issues and perform light rework as necessary to ensure product quality
• Flash new firmware to products

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations and warehouse/logistics
• Be able to work in the office 5 days a week
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset
• Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift moderate amounts of weight
• Experience in Microsoft Products and inventory management software
• High school diploma or equivalent, college degree is a plus

What we offer:

Great Culture

• Decidedly “un-corporate”. We do not have rigid roles, you will be exposed to many aspects of the business
• Great mixture of deep technical expertise and broad experience with technology, startups, and building innovative scalable products
• We are a diverse group of talented individuals at all stages of life, some who have lived all over the world
• Always thinking outside the box (what box? ;))
• An exciting, fast-paced work environment where your ideas can be acted on swiftly. We default to action!
• Be part of a team that is disrupting and transforming the industry every day. Connecting the world's farms will allow sweeping changes across the industry
• Our Leaders are serious about growing the company and mentoring every employee and believe that supporting and investing in our people in one of the smartest things we can do

Benefits

• Competitive health plans (medical, dental, & vision insurance)
• Hourly pay - $19 - 22/hr
• Paid Time Off
• Paid career development opportunities
• BarnTools Swag
• Advancement opportunities based on results, not politics

Come join our growing team and get in on the ground floor of a special opportunity to bring innovative technology to those that feed the world!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Urbandale, IA 50322: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22