Lead Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift
About The Position
C.H. Robinson is seeking a Lead Warehouse Associate for the 2nd shift to train, coach, and oversee warehouse team members. The role supports safe, efficient freight handling and the flow of materials through the warehouse. The associate helps improve operations by implementing process enhancements, resolving issues, and pursuing efficiency improvements in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The position supports warehouse supervisors in applying standard operating procedures, assists team members with the Warehouse Management System, and handles freight receiving, staging, preparation, and loading. It also includes maintaining warehouse cleanliness and quality standards and contributing to new or updated procedures.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- At least 2 years of previous warehouse operations experience.
- Good physical stamina and coordination.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods daily while frequently bending, twisting, and reaching, and periodically lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Certified forklift operator.
- Applicants in a warehouse role must complete a pre-employment drug screen as part of a conditional job offer.
- Ability to work flexible hours and days.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Familiarity with Bills of Lading, Shipping Manifests, Delivery Orders, and similar documents.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the warehouse supervisory team in adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure their implementation.
- Assist the warehouse team in using the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including training and troubleshooting, to maintain efficient warehouse organization.
- Receive goods from customers and suppliers by loading and unloading vehicles, checking paperwork, weighing and measuring freight, and reporting discrepancies or damage.
- Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts and hand jacks for palletization, stretch wrapping, and banding cargo.
- Load and unload trailers and ocean containers professionally and without damage.
- Prepare outbound loads by matching paperwork, labeling, and handling Unit Load Device (ULD) preparation.
- Accurately sign off Bills of Lading, verifying counts and damage.
- Stage cargo safely and orderly within the warehouse.
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization through general housekeeping.
- Ensure quality standards are met according to SOPs or customer requirements, including reworking or recouping freight.
- Contribute to developing new SOPs related to new business, products, or process changes.
- Train, coach, and oversee warehouse team members.
- Implement process enhancements, resolve issues, and achieve efficiency improvements.
Benefits
- Three medical plans, including prescription drug coverage.
- Enhanced fertility benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Account, including employer contribution.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid observed holidays.
- Two paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees.
- Flexible Time Off for U.S. salaried employees; no accruals and no caps.
- Paid Time Off for other employees in the U.S. and Canada.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
- Charitable Giving Match Program.
- 401(k) with 6% company matching.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Career development, networking, and team-building opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
