General Warehouse Team Lead Day Shift Mon-Fri 6:00AM-2:30PM

Readerlink Distribution Services•Ogden, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Team Lead is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the distribution center personnel. The Lead is accountable for the safe operation of the distribution center personnel and may also be required to perform any of their duties in addition to his or her own duties. This role requires regular, reliable attendance as work cannot be performed remotely. The Team Lead directs workers to ensure accuracy, productivity, and teamwork, coordinates daily work flow, and resolves issues through the appropriate chain of command. They are able to and willing to work or assist in all areas of operation. The role involves examining and comparing packing lists to ensure correct items are picked and packed, following safety rules, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and leading by example. The Team Lead ensures efficient shipping, receiving, storage, distribution, and production. They receive deliveries, check for shortages and damage, store and reorganize stock, and operate forklifts and material handling equipment. The position also involves leading and participating in routine work assigned to temporary workers, keeping accurate records, preparing reports, and loading/unloading materials. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of 3 years of distribution center experience or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Must be computer literate.
Knowledge of warehouse management system.
Must have 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
Be able to write routine reports
Must be 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 these 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computerized inventory control system preferred.

Responsibilities

Under Distribution Operations Manager, directs workers on team to ensure accuracy, productivity, and teamwork; coordinates daily work flow, responds to routine work process questions and resolves issues by resolving thorough appropriate chain of command.
Able and willing to work or assist in all areas of operation.
Examines and compares packing list to ensure the count of the correct book title(s) are picked from the correct bay and slot, and placed in the box. Identifies the book title to ensure correct price sticker.
Place appropriate quantity of each book in the appropriate size box.
Follow safety rules for self and team, including maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and sets example for the team; corrects and promptly brings safety issues to the attention of management. May be instructed to perform safety observations.
Ensures the work areas are appropriately maintained and correct any unsafe conditions immediately.
Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, distribution and production are performed in an efficient manner.
Receives deliveries checking for shortages and damage.
Stores and reorganizes stock; operates forklifts and material handling equipment. Keeps distribution center clean and orderly.
Leads and participates in routine work assigned to temporary workers.
Keeps accurate records and prepares reports.
Load, unload, move, and stack, product and materials using forklift, reach truck or other power equipment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.