Warehouse Lead - Afternoon Shift

Dawn Food Products Inc•Lithia Springs, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead at Dawn Foods provides training and support to Warehouse Associates, ensures team members are engaged in work assignments, and distributes assignments for maximum efficiency. The role supports efficient warehouse operations, safe work practices, shipment processing and records, and resolution of shipping issues. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday: Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or until finished, and Monday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. or until finished. Overtime and weekends are required based on business needs.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Knowledge of warehouse operations; JBA and WMS systems knowledge is helpful.
Strong oral, written, and communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple diverse tasks and correctly prioritize conflicting, time-sensitive work.
Ability to safely operate a forklift and other heavy warehouse equipment.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Ability to tolerate potential allergens, including peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, wheat, and soy.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including standing, walking, grasping and moving objects or controls, reaching, talking, hearing, and frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Nice To Haves

SAP and Microsoft experience.
Knowledge of JBA and WMS systems.

Responsibilities

Assist with dividing tasks and assignments to ensure efficient warehouse operations.
Coordinate and provide training to Warehouse Team Members.
Participate in safety initiatives and direct team member work in a safe manner.
Maintain records of destinations, weights, and charges for incoming and outgoing shipments.
Create bills of lading and shipment reports as needed, and process shipment records.
Perform data entry, generate import files, label and file documents, assist with freight tracking and expediting, and audit freight and broker invoices.
Verify material classifications against rate schedules to ensure rate-charge accuracy.
Coordinate with carriers to schedule shipment deliveries and process pickup and delivery driving assignments as needed.
Monitor pending shipments against purchase shipping schedules and update the traffic record system.
Confirm shipment information, provide product information, resolve problems, determine shipping methods, ship items, and maintain records.
Enter incoming and outgoing freight data, including destination, weight, route-initiating department, and charges, into the record system.
Maintain records of overcharges and transit damage and file damage claims with carriers as needed.
Prioritize the daily workload.
Investigate shipping service errors and complaints and provide reports and corrective actions.
Safely operate a forklift and other warehouse equipment.
Assist the quality team with troubleshooting and addressing potential food safety or product safety issues.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Support the Circle of Excellence and the Dawn Philosophy of Team Dawn.

Benefits

Industry-leading health insurance starting on Day 1.
Competitive pay of $22.10 per hour, plus a $3.00 per hour shift differential and $1.00 per hour lead pay.
401(k) with company match.
10 paid company holidays.
Paid time off.
Professional training.
Tuition assistance and educational programs.
Career advancement opportunities.
Comprehensive health and well-being coverage.
Financial wellness tools and resources.