What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Lead position at EHC?
EHC is currently looking for a Warehouse Lead for a client in the La Porte, TX area.
Job Summary:
Leads overall activities pertaining to the Shipping and Receiving Departments. Utilizes data to plan workload and increase efficiencies within the warehouse. Effectively delegate’s workload to personnel. All while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Qualifications:
- Speak and read English. Bilingual Spanish preferred
- 5 years PVF industry experience
- Ability to read and understand industry specifications, charts, and tables
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills. Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
- Must have average reading, writing, and mathematical skills
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs. with back support
- Able to stand and operate a variety of equipment as assigned
- Takes initiative and can work independently
- Requires a high level of attention to detail
- Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all department equipment is in proper working condition (forklifts, pickers, crane, hand tools, etc.)
- Effectively communicates with Operations Manager and Branch Manager.
- Utilizes the email groups to communicate with Sales Departments
- Manages Daily operational reports to identify workload
- Coordinates with Sales on any request, priority levels, and any issues that may arise
- Manages late orders and effectively communicates with sales of expected ship dates
- Coordinates with QC on material discrepancies and non-conforming stock material
- Process and handles pick tickets by effectively communicating with Sales, Department leads, and QC
- Supports Will-call traffic by monitoring ERP system and working with shipping to maintain load time
- Manages loading dock space daily by communicating with Logistics and Sales
- Effectively trains associates on company processes and procedures, submits training records, and identifies areas that need additional training
- Coordinates with Sales/Imports on inbound shipments (flatbeds, Motor freight, hot shots, etc.)
- Process and handles inbound shipments by effectively communicating with Sales, Department leads, and QC
- Manages receiving personnel on unloading, sorting, verification, and stocking processes
- Supports Inbound traffic by efficiently unloading material in a timely manner.
- Identifies areas of improvement while maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Manages shipping personnel on picking, packing, checking, and shipping processes.
- Duties may be expanded as needed Manages the Inventory using Cycle Counts and Rack Maintenance
