Distribution Lead

Turtle and Hughes•Syracuse, NY

36d

About The Position

The Distribution Lead will be responsible for accurately receiving, storing, picking, and shipping products, ensuring that all tasks meet company standards for accuracy, attention to detail, sanitation, safety, security, and productivity. In addition, this role requires driving a company vehicle within the assigned geographic area, with a strong emphasis on maintaining safety for oneself and others while on the road. This position requires both warehouse and professional driving experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
Minimum of 2 years of professional driving experience required.
Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
DOT Medical Certificate/Card required
Ability to climb and lift minimum 25lbs
Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and write legibly.
Ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety
Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
Ability to be flexible

Nice To Haves

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems preferred
Fork-Lift Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Count all products, compare to packing slip/Warehouse Management System (WMS) and check all shipments for damage, quantity, part number accuracy and expiration dates.
Report shortages, damages and mis-shipments (“shipment errors” or “incorrect shipments”) on appropriate forms. Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store merchandise in pallet, static, cantilever, yard and wire storage areas/rack.
Ensure that the correct number and type of product is picked in WMS. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment. Bag, tag or mark orders as required.
Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct in WMS. Accept signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move product into trailers, box/rack trucks, vans, cars or containers.
Maintain all equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently, while complying with OSHA and company standards.
Assist in inventory accuracy and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. Preform aisle assessments and assignments.
Other duties such as repack or re-box cases per training and storage instructions. Repair and recoup damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; repair pallets when necessary; clean floors, work area, yard and truck bays as requested; empty trash, refill supplies for order processing and remove snow as required.
Load/unload cargo
Execute local deliveries and obtain authorization signatures
Ensure the receipt, coordination, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse
Ensure products are stocked correctly and safely