Warehouse Team Lead - 1st shift

Saddle Creek Logistics Services•Belton, MO

About The Position

The Warehouse Team Lead, also described as the Lead Warehouse Associate, oversees handling customer products in the Outbound department, including loading and unloading. The role assigns work and functions to warehouse associates to meet customer needs and promotes compliance with company and site-specific safety policies. The position works Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
Ability to perform physically exerting duties in a warehouse environment that may not be air-conditioned or heated, with indoor temperatures fluctuating by season.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree (AA).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Previous leadership experience.
Experience with a warehouse management system (WMS).
Forklift certificate and/or license.

Responsibilities

Assign tasks to warehouse personnel through written and/or oral instruction, including unloading, outbound staging and loading, and freight verification and labeling.
Operate material handling equipment (MHE).
Supervise tasks performed by warehouse personnel.
Complete reports and records in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot machine and equipment malfunctions and report them to maintenance personnel.
Advise associates on product care and preservation, equipment use, and the handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping of stock.
Support associates with warehouse functions as needed to ensure high-quality customer service.
Address situations where associates are not following proper safety, quality, and productivity procedures.
Work cooperatively and productively with other warehouse associates.
Follow company or site-specific safety policies and guidelines to help ensure safe working conditions for self and others.
Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials.
Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and medical reimbursement.
Medical employee-only premium of less than $10 per week with wellness discounts.
Health savings account (HSA) with annual employer contribution.
Weekly 401(k) match.
Vacation immediately upon hire.
Eight holidays per calendar year.
Personal time after 90 days.
Employee assistance program (EAP) and identity theft protection.
Tuition reimbursement.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.