What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Lead- 3rd Shift position at NLX Beverage Solutions?
Job Summary
The Warehouse Lead contributes to the ongoing logistics of plant operations by providing skilled to expert-level knowledge of receiving packaging materials, raw ingredients, equipment and parts while coordinating the shipment of finished goods with a safety first mindset. This position is responsible for guiding, assisting, training, mentoring and leading the warehouse team in the completion of daily warehouse duties in a safe, efficient and accurate manner. The leads responsibilities include troubleshooting any logistics or warehouse operations as necessary. All NLX Leads have the responsibility to work with the Quality Department to ensure food safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure all outbound finished goods shipments are shipped to quality standards, including pallet and product condition, trailer condition, product weight and correct quantities.
- Ensure all inbound, raw and packaging materials are received in acceptable condition.
- Work alongside the Inventory Control Coordinator to ensure all receipts are entered into SAGE daily.
- Review and complete all departmental documentation to verify it is completed utilizing Good Documentation Practices for an SQF level 3 facility.
- Review Daily Shipping Schedule to ensure proper inventory levels for the current weeks shipments.
- Work as a team with other department supervisors to ensure all daily duties are completed throughout the facility.
- Promote good communication with truck drivers to help with dock flow.
- Procure departmental supplies as needed and within the budget.
- Act as first contact for forklift issues maintaining a good working relationship with the forklift maintenance company to keep forklift fleet in good operating conditions.
- With guidance from the manager, completion of performance evaluations and individual employee meetings
- Maintain cleanliness of warehouse.
- Lead by example to ensure all warehouse tasks are complete and that all safety guidelines are followed.
- Always maintain a clean and safe warehouse.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the NLX Management team.
Desired Skills/Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 3-5 years warehouse experience
- Experience with SAGE ERP or similar ERP system
- Strong Organizational skills
- Proficiency in basic computer skills
- Good skills in Microsoft Office
- Experience with inventory management
- Core safety initiatives and OSHA guidelines
- Forklift certified
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, push, pull, lift, climb, bend, stoop, squat, walk, manual dexterity and large motor skills to work with the following tools: all types of hand tools, power tools, scoops, screens, scales, pallet jacks & drum dollies, mops, brooms, ladders and portable stairs
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and heavier weights using appropriate equipment and/or team lifting
- Ability to work with exposure to the elements for short periods
- Hearing and speech to interact in person or using a telephone
- Vision to read documents, equipment readouts, instruments and computer screens
Work Environment
- Requires ability to work in an environment that may contain non-toxic fumes, dust, odors, moderate level noise, and temperature & ventilation variations while wearing any appropriate safety and/or protective clean room apparel required e.g.: uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hair net, beard net, face mask or respirator
- Work environment sometimes involves exposure inclement weather