Warehouse Lead

Thruway Fasteners•City of North Tonawanda, NY

40d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This individual is a generalist that can perform all the duties of physically receiving, picking, packing, kiting, shipping and cycle-counting. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for completion of all customers orders filled including; filling customer orders and delivering them to a delivery platform in a manner that meets company standards. Warehouse Lead position is cross functional and can fill in for the Warehouse Manager in their absence. Safe operation of all equipment is the top priority of this position.

Requirements

Self-starter with outgoing personality, positive attitude, attention to detail
Excellent communication skills including listening and reading comprehension
Team-player who is willing to help others as needed
Read and count accurately
Professional demeanor and appearance
Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks
PPE- Safety Gloves
Possession of Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to pull and store bins in a neat and orderly manner.
Uses the monthly check list to ensure forklift is in proper working condition.
On a daily basis, inspect and do routine maintenance on equipment.
Receiving: upload incoming deliveries and complete a visual inspection for damage. Verify counts and items are correct and match up with the packing slips. Receive product into internal system.
Order picking: locate product in warehouse using picket ticket. Check product and verify quantity.
Packing Orders: ensure items picked are correct and package to customer's requirements. Label as required by customer.
Shipping: package shipments per customer's request. Coordinate with shipping companies to meet customer's request. Set up delivery schedule for in house deliveries.
Quality Control: ensure all orders are correct to customer's sizes and specifications (measure if required) check fit-form-function. Check that orders are accurate and free of any defects.
Package and weigh any orders to customer's requirements.
Maintains 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) principals within all work areas. Ensures cardboard is properly recycled and trash is placed in dumpsters.
Reads, orders and makes a list to pull and put away bins in a fast but safe speed.
Conduct physical inventories as needed.
Performs other plant operational activities as necessary.

Benefits

Medical plan options including a Co-Pay plan and High-Deductible Healthcare plans
Dental (including orthodontic coverage for dependents up to age 19)
Vision plan with either Davis or VSP networks
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D and State Disability
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
Voluntary critical illness, accident insurance, theft & legal services, hospital indemnity
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401k retirement plan with employer match
Employee Referral Program