DC Team Lead

Covestro•Albany, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. DC Team Lead – Warehouse/Distribution Outbound, Animal Health Our Albany, NY location is seeking a DC Team Lead responsible for fulfilling and shipping customer orders within a distribution center environment. The DC Team Lead- Outbound also, in conjunction with the Outbound Manager, leads and motivates the team to ensure they are meeting customer and company requirements. We offer a climate-controlled, small-team environment where you rarely have to work weekends!

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience in warehouse or production environment; prior experience directing workflow preferred
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
Experience with data entry on a PC
Experience and knowledge in distribution processes (receiving, shipping, and inventory control) preferred
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) scanners preferred
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Forklift Certification preferred; ability to become forklift certified required
Ability to read and understand the English language to effectively read product descriptions, labels, shelves, and other product documents.
Ability to understand and perform basic math to ensure accurate product quantities.

Nice To Haves

prior experience directing workflow
Experience and knowledge in distribution processes (receiving, shipping, and inventory control) preferred
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) scanners preferred
Forklift Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Leads and motivates the outbound team in order preparation, picking and packing, and ensuring cut-off is achieved to meet customer and company requirements.
Ensures the team abides by DOT regulations in the processing of hazardous materials, including ORM-D, per carrier requirements.
Ensures team uses proper packing procedures and that adequate packing supplies and equipment are available.
Ensures the maintenance of a safe working environment, according to established safety procedures.
Advises management of issues that affect the efficiency of the operation.
Monitors performance of team members and provides feedback to management.
Recognizes training needs and implements training to ensure team is prepared.
Ensures management is aware, on a regular basis, of all aspects of employee performance.
Performs security checks of the building and locks and secures the building for the evening, or opens the building and prepares the distribution center for the day’s business, if required.