Warehouse and Transfer Dock Lead

Description

At Leonard's Express, Inc. we are looking for a dedicated Warehouse and Transfer Dock Lead who will improve our processes through proactive management of both people and quality control procedures. This is a full-time position. The ideal employee should display readiness to supervise employees, build the daily schedule and resolve any problems which may arise. In this capacity, the Warehouse and Transfer Dock Lead should be prepared to evaluate solutions relating to but not limited to employee supervision, timeliness of employees and products, 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 $75,000 to $80,000 per year based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Full-time
• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program)
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off

The ideal employee will:

• Maintain weekday/weekend availability, Monday to Friday plus either Saturday or Sunday based on port operations
• Holiday availability if the holiday falls on a normal workday (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:

• Provides direction and supervision to warehouse staff across 1-2 shifts by delegating workload, managing their performance, and maintaining appropriate staff levels through recruitment, selection, and retention activities
• Manages physical inventory movements and storage to optimize efficiency, minimize rework and ensure product storage integrity
• Maintains the facility at AIB and GFSI standards
• Ensures  that warehouse operations meet all OSHA and company safety standards
• Provides coaching and training/development as needed for warehouse supervisors and warehouse staff
• Develops procedures for continuous improvement to minimize bottlenecks and increase efficiencies in product movement
• Actively participates in choosing vendors with the optimal balance of price and service

Other ongoing responsibilities include:

• Creates employee schedules and coordinates the staffing of temporary employees
• Ensures invoices are accurate and billed on time
• Arranges for disposal or donation of rejected product returned to warehouse
• Maintains customer interface as needed
• Ensures that customer concerns are immediately addressed 
• Collaborates with QA/QC Specialist on all activities to successfully pass third party audits
• Ensures that documentation on inbound and outbound loads are accurate
• Manages all warehouse equipment and coordinates required maintenance/repair service

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 direction on given assignments

Based on the technical and professional responsibilities of the position, the Warehouse and Transfer Dock Lead is required to have:

• College degree preferred
• 3-5 years related experience in lieu of degree 
• Equipment Certificates: Forklift, pallet jack
• Experience with systems such as TMW and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with SAP, 3PL and/or other WMS system
• Possession of a Class A CDL is a plus, but not required

The Warehouse and Transfer Dock Lead 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 an excellent benefits package (401K, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and more).

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 : $75,000 - $80,000