Warehouse Lead

ACT FULFILLMENT INC•Columbus, OH

8d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

ACT Fulfillment is looking for a motivated, self-starter to join a growing team. A valuable partnership with Leadership and Operations for safety initiatives is what we are looking for at our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. We have three facilities covering over 1.5 million square feet and serves many customers from a wide variety of industries. From electronics and games to consumer goods, footwear and apparel, the service offering is broad but at the same time remains focused on quality and accuracy. The company continues to grow and prosper because of the customers and the employees we have been fortunate to attract. Nearly every service provider today has the same set of tools, but it is the people and relationships that matter. We welcome you to apply to join an exciting journey! Competitive Benefits: Employee-Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Health, Dental and Vision Plans Employee Assistance Program 401(k) plan - Employer Match Supplemental Voluntary Life - AD&D, Critical Illness, STD, LTD Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Company-paid benefits, including life insurance of $50,000 Vacation and Sick Paid Time Off Company Paid Holidays Year-Round Employee Events The Warehouse Lead will support the Operations management team with the daily operations, which include monitor and assign daily work assignments to warehouse associates to ensure operations runs smoothly. This position will identify areas of improvement and report daily efficiency. Job Expectations: Receives general employee inquiries; works with management to address, as needed Ensures all employees assigned meet productivity Oversees the proper completion of duties Assists employees with daily activities, as needed Communicates job expectations, processes, procedures, and requirements for new employees Leads the training of new employees Advises employees on the use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock Advises employees on items received, stored, and shipped Maintains the equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion Constantly communicates daily with management on activities Follows all safety rules and recommendations Demonstrates a high level of professionalism including mutual trust and respect to all company employees Must follow all company policies and procedures The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice. QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of WMS is preferred Basic math skills Strong verbal and written communications skills Work experience in a multi-shift operations a plus Ability to work effectively in a team environment Good work ethics and must be reliable Bilingual – English and Spanish required Equipment Knowledge: Proficient computer skills and data entry Forklift Certified required Experience Requirements: Generally, requires a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a warehouse or logistics environment Education Requirements: Generally, requires high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent Judgment/Reasoning Ability: Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required and occasionally need to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment: The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are: Fast-paced warehouse work environment with multi-level distractions Professional, yet casual work environment Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts Occasionally exposed to outside/inside cold and heat weather conditions Ability to work extended hours as required

Requirements

Knowledge of WMS is preferred
Basic math skills
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Work experience in a multi-shift operations a plus
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Good work ethics and must be reliable
Bilingual – English and Spanish required
Proficient computer skills and data entry
Forklift Certified required
Generally, requires a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
Generally, requires high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent
Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy.
Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms.
Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required and occasionally need to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of WMS is preferred
Work experience in a multi-shift operations a plus

Responsibilities

Receives general employee inquiries; works with management to address, as needed
Ensures all employees assigned meet productivity
Oversees the proper completion of duties
Assists employees with daily activities, as needed
Communicates job expectations, processes, procedures, and requirements for new employees
Leads the training of new employees
Advises employees on the use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock
Advises employees on items received, stored, and shipped
Maintains the equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
Constantly communicates daily with management on activities
Follows all safety rules and recommendations
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism including mutual trust and respect to all company employees
Must follow all company policies and procedures