Material Handler Receiving Lead

Company Description

Hours of Operation are Monday - Friday 5am - 6pm (You could work 1st, 2nd or Mid shifts)

Material Handler Receiving Lead should master all Material Handler 2 responsibilities and prove to be efficient in equipment operation and daily transaction codes within the department. Receiving Lead is responsible for overseeing daily functions while setting a high standard for the Receiving department while assisting the Receiving Supervisor in daily operations as needed under their direction. This individual must be able to perform all Material Handler 2 responsibilities and some SAP transactions at a high level while assisting, coaching, and mentoring Material Handlers within the department. Material handlers must maintain a clean, neat, safe, and organized work area while having the ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs. regularly and frequently move and lift over 100 lbs.  Material handlers must have the ability to work a scheduled shift and follow direction. #SmartJobs

Job Description

• Ability to assist in and/or perform all pre-shift processes.
• Able to assist with and/or conduct the start of shift meetings in a professional manner.
• Can lead the team out on the floor with clear and concise direction.
• Perform receiving functions including but not limited to identifying product, sorting inbound shipments/returns, material movement, transferring inbound shipments to dock and/or Return bins.
• Safely and properly load/unload trucks by hand and/or using sit down forklift or pallet jack whether it is a trailer or container.
• Assist with and oversee activity in the department to ensure daily workloads are completed on time and meet expectations.
• Set a high standard for Material Handlers while performing functions within the Receiving department including but not limited to unloading, sorting, inspecting, storing, and replenishing material.
• Communicate effectively with members of the department and those in other departments.
• Identify training opportunities and mentor Material Handlers to improve skills.
• Can use computer programs for training purposes without assistance and can assist others.
• Participate in disciplinary actions as needed.
• Promote a culture of safety within the Receiving department, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Collaborate with the supervisor and take disciplinary action when applicable.
• Use Radio Frequency (RF) device and SAP to perform systematic functions related to the receiving, scanning, storing, and replenishment of inbound material.
• Participates in cycle counting program as needed.
• Verify received goods match purchase orders, packing lists, and invoices.  
• Manually lift, move, sort, carry or place boxes and items onto/off pallets and into/out of crates.
• Use computer systems and programs to print documents and labels.
• Ability to adapt to the changes in the daily workflow.
• Ability to designate final destination for incoming materials.
• Ability to review and act on reports pertaining to SKU location, velocity set up, active replenishment, ZBIN movements, empty bin locations and pick reports.
• Teach, coach and train material handlers in the different operations within the department.
• Provide feedback and make recommendations to the Receiving Supervisor based on daily observations.
• Correctly use a variety of equipment including but not limited to sit-down forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, automatic wrapping machine, 2-wheeled cart, and powered and non-powered pallet jacks.
• Verify all pallets and items are clearly and accurately labeled.
• Assures all paperwork pertaining to the inventory of inbound deliveries including quality issues, discrepancies, and breakage are properly documented.
• Monitor work to assure material is properly banded and secured before storing in racks.
• Work in other departments as needed.
• Meet scheduled attendance requirements; may work long hours which might include nights and weekends when necessary to reach goals.
• Influence and maintain a positive clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years previous warehouse/distribution experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Strong work ethic.
• Sit-down Forklift, reach truck, and order picker experience required.
• Current certification or ability to be certified within 30 days of start date.
• Basic organizational, mathematical, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of proper safety measures.
• Ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs. regularly and frequently up to and over 100 lbs.
• Ability to work at varying heights.
• Ability to stand frequently as well as the ability to walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.
• Ability to move trailers around with a yard dog/switcher restricted to the complex.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.

Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works accurately and efficiently.

Safety and Security:  Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; adapts to demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Additional Information

At The Tile Shop, we are committed to developing the WHOLE you, not just the WORK you. Our benefits program is our investment in you as an important contributor to our success, and we are proud of our highly competitive package.

• Competitive Pay
• Individual Career Growth Opportunities 
• Competitive & Comprehensive Benefit Package
• HSA Employer Contributions
• 401(k) Plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off
• Team Focused Work Environment

The Tile Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.