What are the responsibilities and job description for the WAREHOUSE LEAD position at MCLANE GLOBAL?
THE COMPANY
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, McLane Global has a growing network of offices and food-grade logistics facilities in California and Utah, as well as top international markets including the Middle East, China, Southeast Asia and beyond. McLane Global leads the industry with top brands, products, and services through four key divisions: International Sales, U.S. Sales, Logistics and Transportation, and McLane Hunger Solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As one of the worlds largest food-grade logistics companies, McLane Global relies on the efficiency of its fulfillment centers. We consider all our warehouses to be systematic and operate with a customer-centric mentality. To deliver on our promise to customers, we rely on exceptionally talented, bright, and committed people. We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. As the Warehouse Lead at McLane Global, you will plan, oversee, and participate in the warehouse operations and activities. The lead will be responsible for setting standards for others, providing work directions to assigned personnel, coach and train employees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follows all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies
- Communicating with other departments or managers to ensure that orders are fulfilled according to schedule
- Working with multiple customer parameters to build and prepare loads for shipment as requested
- Assist with auditing transactions and cycle-counting inventory
- Drive space utilization activities
- Ensure proper receipt and audit put-away of product in proper storage locations
- Ensure outbound shipments meet customer requirements and load details are effectively communicated
- Track and report productivity for team members by function to management
- Drive process improvement activities in the function area
- Ensuring that all warehouse equipment is working properly and that safety procedures are followed
- Performing physical labor such as lifting boxes, moving inventory to storage areas, or cleaning workspaces
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Dependable, self-motivated professional
- Requires the ability to safely operate a forklift or pallet jack as needed
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- Requires the ability to effectively use a variety of computer programs
- Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust and fumes
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Medium Work (lifting not more than 50 lbs. at a time, with frequent lifting / carrying of 25 lbs.)
- Kneeling or crawling
- Repetitive hand or body motions
- Stepping up and down, ascending/descending stairs on pallet jack
- Stooping, crouching, or bending
- Reaching with arms and hands above head or to full extension
- Grasping - applying pressure to an object with fingers, thumb, and palm
- Large Warehouse Environment
OTHER
- Competitive base compensation
- Full Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision effective on the first day of employment
- 401(k) with Employer Match (quarterly enrollment)
- Paid Holidays (no waiting period to receive holiday pay)
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick days effective on first day of employment
- All offers are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening
- No company visa sponsorships
- No phone call or walk in inquiries for this position, apply online to be considered
DISCLAIMER
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Furthermore, job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
