Distribution Center Lead
About The Position
The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states, serving the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. It is a 100% employee-owned company that offers opportunities for rewarding careers, learning, and growth. The company prides itself on high employee tenure, with over 60% of associates having more than 5 years and over 40% having more than 10 years. Employees are valued, supported, and their ideas are heard. The Distribution Center Lead reports to the Distribution Center Supervisor and is responsible for supporting the materials management function of their department. This role is essential to the overall business operation, focusing on ensuring Distribution Center Associates successfully follow work processes and assisting with their training and development.
Requirements
- Work Experience: 1 year prior warehouse experience
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to bar code scanners, printers, warehouse equipment, machines, and vehicles; basic math and reasoning skills
- Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic; good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently
- Cross-functional Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under the direction of a Distribution Center Supervisor or Manager
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; ability to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
- Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made.
Nice To Haves
- Work Experience: 3 years prior warehouse experience
- 2 years prior experience operating a forklift
Responsibilities
- Assist Supervisor/Manager with daily tasks and projects as assigned
- Assist Distribution Center Associates with work process questions and problems
- Manage appropriate queues inside the Kendall business system
- Prioritize workflow of scheduled orders
- Check accuracy of Distribution Center Associates’ work
- Respond to shipment errors and inquiry emails
- Monitor truck loading to ensure accuracy
- Perform defined Distribution Center activities specific to the receipt, placement into inventory, selection for shipment, and shipment of stock
- Pick and pack orders accurately and promptly
- Receive inventory accurately and promptly
- Restock inventory in designated storage areas
- Truck loading and unloading according to established procedures
- Accurately identify and count inventory in assigned areas
- Maintain quality and quantity performance and production standards
- Verify back-orders and adjust inventory as needed
- Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
- Participate in safety initiatives as assigned
- Learn how to operate equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, cranes, and other warehouse equipment
- Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of the Distribution Center
- Check assigned equipment for proper operation and report problems to supervision
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Other Distribution Center tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Employee ownership model
- Opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
