Part-Time Quality Control Specialist

Description

At Leonard's Express, Inc. we are looking for a motivated Quality Control Specialist who wants to help us improve our fleet through proactive management of strict quality control procedures. This is a part-time position. The ideal employee should display readiness to proactively work with our drivers and warehouse workers to evaluate the daily schedule, get to the root of any problem, then make a sound decision to resolve the problem. In this capacity, the Quality Control Specialist should be prepared to evaluate solutions relating to but not limited to timeliness, safety, cost management, productivity, company image, and customer satisfaction. All job duties must be performed in a way that promotes safe practices in accordance with Leonard’s established safety programs.

We are offering:

• Salary from $25-$27 an hour based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Part-time
• Paid sick time

The ideal employee will:

• Maintain weekend availability, Sunday only
• Holiday availability if the holiday falls on a Sunday (additional compensation provided)
• Ability to strictly follow and enforce compliance with the transfer dock SOP
• Be forklift certified or be willing to be trained and certified
• Possession of a current and valid Class A CDL is a plus

The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Strictly follows the Canal Street SOP at the direction of the Port Operations Manager, ensuring all parties execute all procedures accurately
• Acts as the liaison between the driver and dock personnel to gather trailer numbers, dock door assignments, BOLs and packing lists
• Ensures all outside carriers check in with the Port Operations Manager
• Reviews all bills of lading (BOL) and packing lists to ensures accuracy of counts and temperature requirements
• Before loading or unloading begins, locks out the airline connection of the trailer/chassis
• Ensures all loads are temperature checked to include pulping and reefer setting v/s BOL temperature requirements
• Observes all loads to look for pallet damage of any kind
• Performs inventory counts
• Follows shipping and receiving schedules with an eye toward effective inventory control
• Reports all issues promptly to the Port Operations Manager

Other ongoing responsibilities include:

• Maintains cleanliness in trailers/containers either directly or by assigning these tasks to assigned employees
• Maintains cleanliness of yard, dock, and/or warehouse either directly or by assigning these tasks to assigned employees
• Maintains product integrity such as ensuring refrigerated items are maintained at appropriate temperature at all times while at the yard, dock, and/or warehouse
• Reduces damaged product by monitoring proper moving techniques
• Complies with all company policies pertaining to food safety
• Completes other tasks as assigned by the Port Operations Manager

Requirements

The professional skills and abilities an ideal candidate should possess include:

• Sound organizational, records management, time management skills, and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills, well-developed verbal and written communication skills, plus the ability to work both as an individual contributor and a team member
• The ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and meet assigned deadlines
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, as well as to accept directions on given assignments
• Communicates proficiently and effectively to forklift drivers and customer drivers

Based on the technical and professional responsibilities of the position, the Quality Control Specialist is required to have:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience with systems such as TMW and Microsoft Excel desirable
• Equipment Certificates: Forklift, clamp truck, and pallet jack desirable
• Possession of a valid Class a CDL is a plus

The Quality Control Specialist is primarily located in a warehouse environment with moderate to high noise levels and may be exposed to varying weather and temperature conditions while traveling. Physical requirements include:

• Using computer hardware and software for extended periods of time (repetitive motion)
• Regularly lifting up to 25 pounds and up to 80 pounds with assistance
• Must be available work into the evening, weekends & some holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

This position offers paid sick time.

If interested, please apply to this ad or call 215-593-7779 for more information.

About Us

Leonard's Express, Inc. is a family-owned transportation provider headquartered in Farmington, NY with additional offices located throughout the United States. We provide transportation solutions for a wide range of customers that encompass many industries. With our state-of-the-art technology and our dedicated staff, we are able to provide our customers with dependable, diversified and creative logistics solutions that are responsive and cost-effective.

Our company offers a variety of unique and exciting professional opportunities in New York, Delaware, Idaho, North Carolina, Wisconsin and across the nation. At Leonard’s Express you will be joining a team of highly skilled and dedicated individuals. Whether you have a background in Class A driving, customer service, finance, human resources, information technology, maintenance, operations, recruiting, sales, settlement, or safety we have a role for you.

Leonard's Express, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $25 - $27