Warehouse Shift Lead

Starting Pay : $23.00

JOB SUMMARY

In collaboration with the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Lead determines daily workload, sets priorities and directs team with meeting daily objectives while providing superior service to Company’s Distribution Centers, Customers and Suppliers while maintaining a

positive and proactive relationship with management and employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate with Supervisors to determine the daily, weekly, and monthly workload. Direct team of employees and provide leadership and assistance with the daily operations to meet all daily objectives. Assist employees with exceptions and problem resolution. Perform

warehouse duties including but not limited to :

Unloading and loading of shipments

Put away and replenishment

Receiving a selection of products

Item demand / count checks

Communicate any issues or suggestions to Supervisor

Train and assess new employees and re-train as necessary

Ensure all employees are performing duties accurately and efficiently

Assist management with safety initiatives

Assist management with other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

2-5 years’ warehouse experience, including strong knowledge of Import / Export receiving and shipping and inventory control processes, procedures and practices

Must be familiar with related OSHA regulations

Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency

Ability to effectively write and present information / reports and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and inter-department staff

Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner

Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and develop individuals and teams

Able to engage and lead team discussions and meetings

Understands team dynamics and works well within a team structure

Collaborative management style and a strategic team player

Delegates responsibilities effectively

Able to understand team dynamics and work well within a team structure

Capable of working with associates from other departments and shifts in a proactive and constructive manner

Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divides into all units of measure

Compute rate, ratio, and percent

Able to use whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to understand and execute all relevant policies and procedures in a consistent, timely and objective manner

Ability to read, follow and execute all safety guidelines in the warehouse

Customer Service – Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed

Planning / Organization - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities / deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments

Detail Oriented – Attention to details and accuracy

Proven experience in performing in a diverse workforce

Ability to build working relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and customers

Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)

Experience with High jump / PeopleSoft, Voice Recognition and RF devices preferred

Must be certified on warehouse equipment

WMS (Warehouse Management System) experience preferred

Physical Demands

The physical, mental, and environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office & warehouse equipment and telephone to talk and hear.

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 50 pounds and / or move up to 200 pounds with assistance

During a regular workday, the employee must be able to stand and walk 75% of the time

This position will primarily work in a warehouse environment and may be exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, cold and elevated ambient temperature and outside weather conditions

The noise level in the work environment is moderate and the environment fast-paced

Limited travel (less than 5%) may be required to attend company events, staff meetings, training sessions or customer meetings

This position may require evening, weekend or other shift work depending on business needs

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the

right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment

relationship existing between the Company and its employees. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.

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