Warehouse Team Lead - Receiving (MON-FRI)
About The Position
S&S Activewear is seeking a Receiving Team Lead to support the Receiving and Inventory Control (IC) manager or supervisor and work directly with the IC team. The role ensures that procedures are followed, communicates goals and safety practices, and provides ongoing guidance and support to employees as they complete action plans. Team Leads provide direction and feedback, address errors promptly, help train new and existing employees, and support upkeep of the Distribution Center. The position is full-time, non-exempt, pays $21.89 per hour, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on first shift. Start and departure times may change, and overtime may be required. The work is performed entirely in a warehouse, with conditions ranging from warm to cool and moderate noise around warehouse machines and equipment. The role involves operating warehouse machinery and equipment, standing and walking for shifts of eight or more hours, and frequent physical activities including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds. S&S offers health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, vacation, personal and sick time, apparel discounts, employee appreciation events, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire. Required personal protective equipment is company-provided; when safety-toe shoes are required for the role, a $100 stipend is available after 90 days of employment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to read and speak English.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment and machinery.
- Comfort using electronic devices.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Basic math skills, including counting, adding, and subtracting quickly and accurately.
- Ability to identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels, and SKU information.
- Flexibility to accommodate changes to start and departure times.
- Ability to work overtime when needed.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Must be able to wear required safety equipment, if applicable.
- Must be able to stand and walk for an eight-hour or longer shift.
- Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and handle items up to 50 pounds.
- Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision, and hearing are required to operate warehouse machinery.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the leadership team on process improvements and provide support throughout the Distribution Center.
- Monitor customer orders and the receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping of products to ensure safety, security, accuracy, and productivity standards are met.
- Operate required machinery within specified departments, which may include cherry pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and stock chasers.
- Follow and work toward Key Performance Indicators for safety, quality, production, and efficiency.
- Report and record discrepancies, damaged items, shortages, and unidentified packages.
- Maintain required process and procedure audits.
- Train in customer service duties as required.
- Monitor and train new hires to support productivity and quality.
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the Distribution Center.
- Follow standard operating procedures, safety rules, and regulations.
- Act professionally and remain focused on contributing to a safe work environment.
- Assist with training new and existing employees, provide guidance and direct feedback, and address errors promptly.
- Perform other duties as assigned and be willing to cross-train.
- Adhere to and enforce the guidelines in the S&S Employee Handbook.
Benefits
- Vacation, personal, and sick time.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(k) plan.
- Discounts on brand-name apparel.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Company-provided required personal protective equipment.
- A $100 safety-toe shoe stipend after 90 days of employment, if safety-toe shoes are required for the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
