WAREHOUSE LEAD

United State Cold Storage Inc / USCS • Warsaw, NC

17d

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead normally performs the duties of a regular warehouse associate and, when required or when the supervisor is absent, assumes the supervisor’s duties and responsibilities. The role oversees warehouse employees, coordinates workload and truck loading, helps maintain safe and orderly facility operations, and performs warehouse tasks such as picking, put-aways, relocations, and loading and unloading trailers.

The lead arrives before staff to open the facility and distribute work, and remains until personnel have left to secure the facility. The position communicates warehouse, appointment, and driver issues to the appropriate personnel, supports a positive work environment, and looks for ways to improve operations. Work may take place in temperatures ranging from +50 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit with moderate noise. Overtime is an essential part of the position due to demand.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Bend and lift up to 50 pounds regularly and lift up to 70 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Stand and walk for extended periods and lift overhead.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Be able to speak and hear for safety and productivity.
• Use scanners, tablets, radios, phones, and other warehouse machinery.
• Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements.
• Have acceptable or correctable vision.
• Work in temperatures from +50 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit and moderate noise.
• Have good arithmetic and reading skills and understand and follow verbal and written instructions and company policies.
• Work independently and coordinate with others as a self-starter.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and manage stress and productivity guidelines.
• Communicate and interact with others frequently.
• Work overtime as required by demand.

Responsibilities

• Arrive before warehouse staff to unlock the facility and distribute workload.
• Remain at the facility until personnel have left, then secure it, set the alarm, and lock all doors.
• Ensure employees punch in and out at prescribed times.
• Monitor employees to ensure they perform their duties as required.
• Ensure company house rules, safety practices, sanitation practices, and ethics are followed.
• Ensure break and lunch periods are taken at prescribed times and are not abused.
• Ensure trucks are loaded safely, promptly, and to the driver’s satisfaction.
• Resolve personnel issues that arise.
• Communicate warehouse issues during the shift to the plant superintendent.
• Coordinate with the dock clerk on truck-door assignments, driver backing and release timing, appointments, and driver issues.
• Look for ways to improve operations and strive to create a positive work environment.
• Provide general supervision of warehouse employees.
• Perform warehouse associate duties as needed, including picking, put-aways, relocations, and loading and unloading trailers.
• Maintain professional appearance and communications and participate in staff or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate action to prevent product, process, and quality-system non-conformities; identify and record issues; recommend or provide solutions through appropriate channels; and verify implementation.
• Follow posted security procedures and participate in safety and educational training.

Benefits

• 401(k) after one year for eligible full-time employees not under contract.
• Educational assistance after one year for eligible full-time employees not under contract.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage, if elected, after 30 days of service.
• Company life insurance.
• Other unspecified perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED