Team Lead, Warehousing

Estes Forwarding Worldwide•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead, Warehousing is responsible for leading all dock personnel, assisting supervisors with managing the day-to-day activity of the dock as well as the integrity of freight and warehouse operations. Controlling and maintaining all records required for accurate, on-time completion of shipments is also required. The Team Lead, Warehousing must work in a team environment to accomplish work assignments and delegate work to all dock personnel.

Requirements

Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
Ability to read and interpret general business documents.
Attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
Good judgment: know when to escalate issues and when to try and resolve them.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Internet, web-based, and job-specific software applications.
Must be proficient with the ability to type and update computer systems quickly and accurately.
Must be a self-starter and ability to work with little direction in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a team player with a high level of energy and self-motivation.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and set priorities.
Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.
Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
Must be mentally and emotionally capable of handling a high-stress environment.
Must possess a high level of attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to accomplish work goals; develop individual relationships by listening, sharing ideas, and appreciating others’ efforts.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.
Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 1-3 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Warehousing or Transportation industry preferred.
Forklift certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and assist with the movement of freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
Understand and carry out instructions given orally and in writing, including those on the manifest and other shipping documents.
Control and maintain all records required for accurate, on-time completion of shipments.
Work in a team environment to accomplish work assignments.
Ensure safety methods and programs are implemented and maintained.
Regular attendance is required.
Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide guidance and act as a resource for questions and issue resolution with staff members with direction from management.
Create and maintain strong, positive working relationships with all employees/dock staff.