Lead Warehouse Associate

Sonepar•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Lead Warehouse associate performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies within the warehouse.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D)
2-4 Years related warehouse experience or training; or equivalent combination of Education and Experience
Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation.
Knowledge of record keeping practices.
Knowledge of safety practices, and wears PPE as assigned.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Strong mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
Must be a team player and abide by QED’s strong core values and beliefs.

Responsibilities

Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area per Sales Ticket.
Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Package merchandise for shipment by common carrier
Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. Unload incoming vehicles and prepare necessary receiving documents.
Handle freight claims as required.
Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and clean work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
Learn to safely operate all the necessary equipment in work area. Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and product.
Familiarize yourself with all electrical merchandise and where it is stored in the warehouse.
Relocate or rearrange merchandise as required.
Lock and unlock doors as assigned. Assist in keeping all work areas clean.
Count, weigh or measure incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records; examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and correspond with shipper.
Determine method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates; prepare materials for shipping.
Provide on the job training to lower level employees and resolve problems utilizing knowledge of shipping/receiving/stock operations.
Participate in routing, counting and inspecting items.
Ensure proper documentation and package marking with appropriate placards when moving hazardous materials.
Fill orders and issue materials and supplies per requests; document transactions appropriately; prepare requisitions and compute costs; keep records of storeroom inventory.
Participate in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits.
Communicate when inventory levels are low.
Other responsibilities may be assigned.