Equipment/Forklift Team Lead - Weekend

Readerlink Distribution Services•Salem, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs workers to ensure accuracy, productivity, and teamwork. The essential functions of this position require a working knowledge of the AS400 system and the equipment department SOP for all jobs and functions. Under the supervision of the Plant Supervisor, this role directs workers to ensure accuracy, productivity, and teamwork, coordinates daily workflow, responds to routine work process questions, and resolves issues through the appropriate chain of command. The Team Lead must be able to speak clearly in front of a group and conduct team meetings, follow safety rules for themselves and the team, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and set a positive example. They must think quickly, use good judgment in all situations, and promote accurate, timely communication up and down the organization. This role also involves coordinating daily workflow with other management personnel and ensuring work areas are appropriately maintained, correcting any unsafe conditions immediately. Other duties may be assigned as directed or requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of 3 years of equipment experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Computer literate
Working knowledge of the AS400 system
Understand the equipment department SOP for all jobs and functions
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to speak with all levels of the organization
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports
Proficient in mathematics
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
Ability to perform mathematical operations using American money and weight measurements, volume, and distance
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Must be able to wear gloves occasionally

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computerized inventory control system preferred

Responsibilities

Directs workers to ensure accuracy, productivity, and teamwork.
Coordinates daily workflow.
Responds to routine work process questions and resolves issues.
Conducts team meetings.
Follows safety rules for self and team, maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Corrects and promptly brings safety issues to the attention of management.
Thinks quickly and uses good judgment in all situations.
Promotes accurate, timely communication up and down the organization.
Coordinates daily workflow with other management personnel.
Ensures work areas are appropriately maintained and corrects unsafe conditions immediately.