Warehouse Lead

CONA Services•Cincinnati, OH

26d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead assists the Warehouse Manager and/or Supervisors with all areas of warehouse operations. The role provides leadership to the team, trains and evaluates Warehouse Personnel and processes, and maintains the ability to provide expertise and hands-on assistance in any area of warehouse operations when needed. The Warehouse Lead provides performance feedback, assists with interviewing candidates, directs work for the assigned team, and supports specific areas of responsibility designated by warehouse management. The position handles warehouse process or personnel issues while promoting company policies, safety procedures, goals, expectations, purpose, and values. It reports to the Warehouse Manager and/or Supervisor(s).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience.
Extensive knowledge of warehouse processes and warehouse systems.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and coordinate and organize efficient, dependable warehouse processes.
Ability to adapt to different work areas and meet their minimum expectations throughout the workday.
Ability to read and interpret instructions from a computer screen.
Attention to detail and ability to distinguish company packages.
Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere while walking and repetitively lifting 30 pounds; ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in a noisy, non-climate-controlled environment that is hot in summer and cold in winter.
Initiative and ability to proactively identify value-added opportunities.
Flexibility with schedules and hours as business demands change.

Nice To Haves

PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification for equipment such as pallet jack, forklift, double forklift, Hy-Jaws, Ty-Guard, Triple Double, switch tractor, and floor scrubber.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct daily warehouse teammate activities to ensure safe and successful completion of warehouse operations.
Verify that applicable warehouse processes are followed, including processes for handling damaged-product check-in, and handle assigned areas of responsibility.
Train and lead Warehouse Personnel and evaluate processes to support continuous improvement.
Communicate with Warehouse Management and Warehouse Personnel about process and personnel improvements, quality, out-of-stocks, and related matters.
Lead and model the safety culture, striving for full compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Support, lead, and motivate the team by communicating company goals, safety practices, and deadlines; coach and train teammates; implement continuous-improvement methods; maintain customer focus; and model company purpose and values.
Assist with interviewing potential candidates and advise management on performance-management matters.
Perform other duties as assigned.