What are the responsibilities and job description for the WAREHOUSE LEAD position at Quirch Foods?
Essential duties and Responsibilities :
- Responsible for opening and closing the shift on a daily basis
- Print and assign routes to employees in order for the team to begin operations
- Oversee all warehouse employees' functions
- Responsible for making sure of the adherence of FIFO (First In, First Out) with all warehouse employees
- Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed, including product rotation and cycle counts
- Responsible for the picking and loading of all product in a timely manner
- Ensure that cooler and freezer aisles, along with dock areas are always kept clean and swept
- Communicate with customers and clients if issues arise regarding delivery times or order discrepancies
- Responsible for general warehouse cleanliness- ensure that the physical environment is in top condition (premises should be clean and well organized)
- Ensure that procedures for addressing possible theft of product are followed and adhered to
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations ensuring cooperation with safety function
- Ensure the reduction of financial loss related to damaged products
- Oversee the employees as to correct labeling of all products per our purchase orders and report any discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Manager, Director of Warehouse Operations, or buyer
- Constantly inspect all work equipment to identify shortages and damages and relate findings to management for quick resolution to enable smooth flow of operations
- Making sure all equipment (Electric Pallet Jacks, Forklifts, and Scanner Guns) are charging by the end of the shift
- Serve as the Warehouse Supervisor in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor as assigned
- Ensure all products leave the warehouse in good condition
- Make sure there is discipline in the working environment
- Make sure no truck leaves with any missing or extra product
- In case of any missing employee, warehouse lead will cover that position
- If in emergency, must make sure everyone evacuates the premises in a timely manner
- Have skills and knowledge on how to clean hazardous spills
- Perform related duties as assigned
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