Lead Material Handler (Reno)

Benco Dental•Jacksonville, FL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Material Handler, you'll be responsible for assisting the warehouse supervisor in daily scheduling and follow-up on routine tasks. You will direct any work-related performance, security, and safety issues directly to the Distribution Manager for review or disciplinary measures. Your role involves moving material handlers to various tasks as needed, monitoring workflow, preparing and reviewing reports prior to management approval, training or assigning a trainee to new associates, and preparing training documentation. Benco Dental is looking for a new addition to their family to assist in Driving Dentistry Forward. They offer an excellent compensation package, medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on Day 1, a 401k package, paid time off, profit sharing, a climate-controlled work environment, associate discounts, community giveback programs, a college tuition savings program, and a caring family culture. They are certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work and offer opportunities to build a better Benco through diversity and inclusion resource groups.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively
Excellent organizational skills
Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel)
HS Diploma/GED
Able to move/lift 50 lbs. unassisted
Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse environment
Position spends 100% amount of time standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing
Position may require climbing of ladders for top-level selection
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Maintains associate training records/files and confidentiality of such.
Assists with implementation/maintenance of associate incentive programs.
Acts as back up coordinator in the absence of a warehouse supervisor.
Schedules work details, and assign labor as needed.
Assists supervisors with daily warehouse functions.
Responsible for troubleshooting and facilitating orders and receipts through distribution center.
Interact with Inventory Control Department on inventory procedures and problems.
Research orders that checkers cannot confirm.
Work with Warehouse Management on proper Associate Prelude Training and documentation of this training.
Interacts with all warehouses and Benco departments as needed to resolve issues and maintain consistent operations.
Acts as the "go to" person for questions.
Responsible for the creation of, and maintenance of reports, used by Warehouse management team.
Maintains confidentiality of all associate issues and files.
Moves associates as needed to accommodate the workflow and ensure maximum order fulfillment.
Reports any associate issues (production, behavior, tardiness, etc.) directly to warehouse supervisors.
Assists with the implementation and follow-up of any BCI process improvements.
Acts as a mentor to new associate.
Maintains a positive attitude and work ethic, acting as an example for other associates.
Assists warehouse management in achieving all warehouse goals, by proactively offering ideas and suggestions for improvements.
Runs errands as needed, to purchase warehouse supplies, associates incentives, etc.
Manages the checking area late in the day (fields questions, retrieves cage items), to ensure that all orders are shipped same day.