Warehouse Cooler Lead 2nd shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Wilbraham, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide day-to-day team leadership to warehouse/cooler team members. Perform accurate and efficient movement of product and inventory throughout the warehouse and cooler environment to meet and exceed operational goals, internal standards and customer needs. Demonstrate mastery of all job functions in the warehousing area/department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
4 years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team lead experience
Certification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Able to promote a team environment and contribute to the overall success of the warehouse/cooler team
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities
Able to carry out instructions
Able to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts
Able to adapt to changing situations
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

Communicate the daily schedule at start of shift with the warehouse/cooler team, detailing the workload requirements of the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks
Proactively communicate warehouse issues, including those involving deficiencies, to warehouse supervision; look for continuous improvement/process improvement opportunities
Possess a complete knowledge of all warehouse and shipping and receiving documents, accurately completing all necessary paper and electronic forms in a timely manner
Consistently meet or exceed production demands and needs by moving product accurately and efficiently
Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse
Monitor KPI's and make daily operational adjustments as needed; ensure effective utilization of labor
Ensure that incoming and outgoing orders are verified against vendor’s invoices, bills of lading, customer orders, and similar documentation
Assist in the training and development of warehouse/cooler employees, including certifying employees on equipment as needed
Perform daily, monthly, and end-of-year inventories; perform or assist with audits
Assess staffing and materials to ensure supplies are adequate
Ensure proper maintenance of the warehouse facilities, equipment, and supplies; recommend equipment requirements and replacements to supervisor to upgrade and maintain warehouse productivity and efficiency
Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues