Take the Blindfold Off Your Warehouse Operation
From Zero Injuries to Future-Ready Ops: Inside CJ Logistics with Karl Ziarko
What does it really take to run a world-class warehouse operationâone thatâs not only injury-free for over a year, but also ready for whatever the future throws at it?
In this episode of Warehouse Visionaries, Evan sits down with Karl Ziarko, General Manager at CJ Logistics America. From his rise through the ranks to leading a multi-customer facility, Karl opens up about the real-world challenges of building a safe, high-performing warehouseâand how to tackle them head-on.
Karl shares how his team has maintained a stellar safety record, what blind spots most GMs overlook, and how technology like OneTrack is helping them seeâand solveâproblems faster than ever.
Youâll learn:
- Why safety begins outside the four walls, from icy parking lots to inbound trailers.
- How employee-led safety committees build deeper buy-in and accountability on the floor.
- The hidden risks behind ânormalâ behaviorsâlike driving off a dock plateâand why theyâre worth correcting before disaster strikes.
- How Karlâs team uses real-time video, operator coaching, and simple thank-yous to reinforce positive behavior change.
- Why the warehouse of the future isnât all robotsâitâs a smart blend of people and tech that gives you instant visibility into people, product, and processes.
âWe get good at bad processes. But if we challenge the âway weâve always done it,â we unlock safer, more productive operations.â â Karl Ziarko
If youâre serious about reducing injuries, driving productivity, and staying future-ready, this episode is packed with proven strategies from someone doing it every day.
