Warehouse Foreman

Seaboard Solutions•Houston, TX

About The Position

This position assists the Warehouse Manager in direct monitoring of daily activities within the Warehouse, providing hands-on guidance and direction to the team, enforcing safety and quality service related to the cargo receiving and shipping operation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of previous experience working in a warehouse.
Minimum two (2) year of experience in a senior or lead role, providing guidance and direction to a team in a warehouse or industrial setting, to include safety matters and operational procedures.
Experience operating a forklift per OSHA standards. Authorization to operate heavy equipment will be provided by the company.
A valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively at an intermediate level in English
Basic to intermediate computer skills in programs such as MS Office (Word and Outlook).
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative
Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions
Must be able to work in a fast paced and constantly changing operational environment
Must have the ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and must provide attention to detail
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
Must be flexible to work weekends, holidays and/or extended hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively at an intermediate level in Spanish

Responsibilities

Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines
Monitor daily operations, assisting manager in the directions of the day-to-day activities of the warehouse.
Assist in the analysis of workload of all given areas and allocates personnel to areas needed.
Provide hands-on guidance and direction to the team with safety matters, inspections and with operational procedures.
Enforce safety and quality service related to the cargo receiving and shipping operations.
Support the transload, deconsolidation and domestic carrier loading team to execute operating processes and procedures and to meet customer and internal service standards.
Handles receiving and shipping documents and assists in the data entry to the system capturing customer and company defined information.
Conveys materials and items from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas.
Compiles bill of ladings and/or dock receipts from customer specifications. Prepares necessary paperwork (i.e. dock receipts) as needed for shipments including obtaining signatures from Customs
Checks and arranges for regular maintenance of forklift. Changes propane tanks.
Report relevant issues to management in a timely manner, to include electrical and/or mechanical difficulties.
Informs manager of the need for additional or replacement equipment, materials and supplies.
Prepare and present reports (safety, inventory, etc.) as needed
Assist in providing support and service to the customer.
Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people checking equipment, etc.) at all times.
Work closely with management and Jacintoport team for efficient product storage and warehouse space utilization.
Assure RF (Radio Frequency) system is operational
Perform other related task as assigned
Report safety hazards
Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage
Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by immediate supervisor.
Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
Refuse any unsafe task or operation.
Participate in safety meetings and training.
Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.