Warehouse Lead

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Warehouse Lead is a key contributor to Zinpro’s success by leading and executing the daily activities within the warehouse required to meet all expectations of safety, environmental, quality and production for the manufacturing plant. Work will center around managing warehouse space, loading and unloading trucks, preparing products for shipment,  and executing assigned work. Success in this position requires the ability to problem solve, strong communication skills and ability to anticipate needs within a warehouse environment. This position is expected to perform physically demanding work while ensuring the safety of self and others. This role is based in Garner, IA.    
 

Essential Functions 

• Ensure the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance)
• Unloading, and loading trucks; partnership with drivers ensuring quality experience when on-site
• Managing raw materials on the floor
• Preparing items for next day jobs, review orders and materials needed for successful production run
• Manage warehouse floor (wrapping pallets, monitoring goods and volumes of items needed, ensuring each pallet has been labeled and ready for shipment)
• Execute the use of Smartsheet, or other tools to ensure efficiency within the warehouse
• Cycle count raw materials and finished goods
• Completes standard work, including but not limited to audits and ensures corrective actions are complete
• Participate in projects, & other continuous improvement actions within warehouse including but not limited to the learning and application of 5s practices
• Demonstrate leadership in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving
• Lead and effectively communicate with others; participate in daily stand-up meetings
• Follows all safety procedures according to standards, and is proactive
• Coordinates movement of team members within the warehouse according to business needs; through the development and maintaining of the cross-training matrix in partnership with the Operations Manager
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

Minimum Required: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a production environment or warehouse operation 
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills (PC) and basic working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Work Environment and Physical Requirements 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near guarded moving mechanical equipment and may handle toxic or hazardous chemicals
• The employee is frequently exposed to heights, confined spaces, and hot and cold conditions   
• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Schedule Requirements 

This position is expected to work within core business hours and requires participation in after-hours meetings with plant personnel on other shifts as needed.  

Travel Requirements 

This position will work primarily at their home manufacturing plant facility.  

Core Values 

 Must possess qualities and skills that align with Zinpro’s Core Values:  

• Build Trust: We believe in being purposeful with our words and actions.  We work to build trust with customers, vendors, and co-workers through being truthful and fulfilling our commitments.  We honor our word and are accountable for our actions. 
• Win Together: We believe we can better achieve when we work united, internally and with customers.  When we embrace and leverage our diverse individual talents with global perspectives, we create a team that’s stronger and smarter than any one individual. We are all bound by the belief that when we work together, we can realize greater potential. 
• Serve Generously: We believe in putting people first, supporting each other’s efforts and treating all with kindness and respect.  We work in partnership with customers and ourselves to create opportunities; a win for another is a win for us. 
• Always Improve: We believe in what’s right and pursuing continuous growth and improvement for customers, our company, and ourselves.  Our high expectations drive us to consistently and reliably deliver the highest quality.  We work to be better each day. 
• Dream Big: We believe advancement starts with an unquenchable curiosity.  We embrace the freedom to explore, create, and express ideas without the fear of failure.  We always learn from each other and our customers, from our successes and our mistakes. 

Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.