Warehouse Lead - Receiving

Shippers Supply Inc•Golden Valley, MN

21d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Shippers Supply is a growing packaging solutions company that has been providing customer solutions since 1928. We have an outstanding small company culture of teamwork, fun, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit where YOU can make a difference! We are located in Golden Valley, on the corner of Douglas Drive and Hwy 55, next to Hwy 100. The Warehouse Lead will support the Distribution Supervisor by providing direction and support for daily tasks to other Warehouse Associates, mainly in receiving. The lead will also support daily work by performing the job duties of a Warehouse Associate routinely as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Previous shipping, receiving, and/or warehouse experience.
Previous Lead or Supervisory experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead by example, communicate openly, motivate and support employees, and have a team approach toward work.
Ability to regularly lift 20 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform measurements using rulers and tape measures and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to read, interpret and explain production and warehouse paperwork, work instructions and guidelines to a diverse workforce.
Attention to detail.
Ability to pass and maintain Forklift certification. Prior Forklift experience a must, stand up preferred.
Basic level computer skills, experience using of MRP/ERP preferred.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

Perform job duties of Warehouse Associates, including shipping, receiving, picking, put away, loading, and inventory counts.
Understand and follow warehouse processes, work instructions, and guidelines.
Identify and resolve general problems concerning warehouse process and procedures related to picking, put away, loading, shipping, receiving, inventory, equipment, and materials.
Maintain a clean and safe work area; oversee all warehouse housekeeping tasks.
Assist in performing general maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Follow all quality and safety standards.
May be asked to assist production as needed.
Plan and organize tasks and staff to ensure safety, efficiency and accuracy.
Identify issues that may lead to safety hazards, inaccurate inventory, and inefficiencies and take prompt corrective action to resolve such issues.
Provide training and direction to employees to ensure processes and expectations are understood.
Respond to questions and concerns from employees, maintain open communication and foster a positive work environment.
Assist Supervisor by monitoring, auditing, and enforcing procedures related to safety, quality, accuracy, and productivity.
Recommend continuous improvements to the department and workflow.
Independently initiate approved improvements within the department.
Assist in the documentation and development of SOP and work instructions.
Operate powered machines to move materials around the warehouse including but not limited to sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, riding pallet jacks, scissor lifts, manual pallet jacks, compactors, stretch wrapping machines, etc.
Continually look for ways to improve processes and systems to make them more efficient and effective.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Responsible for working safely at all times and providing a safe work environment for all employees.
All other duties as assigned.