Picking Lead

Bergen Logistics•Rutherford, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dedicated picking lead who will support the picking department staff and ensure an efficient level of performance is met to achieve key departmental targets.

Requirements

One to two years of related warehouse experience is required.
Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS)
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Ability to effectively communicate, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Basic English proficiency is required.
Ability to perform basic math functions.
Ability to work overtime as business needs dictates.
Aligned with Bergen’s How We Work Together Principles including: investing in People Development, creating a Safe Environment, treating others with Respect, being able to work as part of a Team, having Trust in others, having Passion for our work and clients, having good Communication skills and having high Accountability for oneself and others.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and assist with picking orders in accordance with location and SLA.
Plan and prioritize picking activities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly order fulfillment targets.
Assign picking tasks to team members across various order channels, monitoring progress, and adjusting workloads as needed to meet productivity goals.
Lead, train, and motivate the picking team and provide guidance and support to ensure high performance and productivity levels.
Communicate the status of operations to management.
Provide updates on any safety and/or workflow or staffing problems.
Inspect all stock for damages and keep records of damages.
Assist with housekeeping and organization responsibilities for the work area.
Provide coaching on work improvement to staff needing help with productivity.
Communicate with staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets, and operational requirements.