Warehouse Team Leader

Novolex•Franklin Park, IL
•$29 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Team Leader supports warehouse Lift Truck Operators in accomplishing the team’s mission and helps manage day-to-day warehouse operations. The role leads teams in productivity, safety, quality, and effectiveness, in addition to existing job responsibilities. The Team Leader also covers operator duties during absences, vacations, and other leaves. The position performs warehouse activities such as receiving and putting away shipments, checking shipment quality, picking and preparing orders, loading rail cars or trailers, operating and inspecting material-handling equipment, maintaining inventory records, and supporting safety, sanitation, security, and facility maintenance. Additional duties include maintaining data integrity, helping develop and implement data-management systems, training and coaching associates, auditing and processing paperwork, reconciling and confirming orders, correcting errors, maintaining files, and supporting production and inventory control as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

  • Power Industrial Truck certification.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong computer skills, including above-average ability with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Access is desired.
  • Ability to create and work with Excel spreadsheets using formulas and macros.
  • Experience using SAP and ability to learn and use other software programs.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, monitor progress, prioritize, and follow up.
  • Ability to work with associates at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to provide effective informal coaching and training.
  • Ability to set priorities and handle several problems simultaneously.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Positive, professional attitude.
  • Ability to perform the eight core skills outlined in the Temple RMC core/flex outline for Team Leaders, including Lift Certification, all safety processes, certification in Dispatch, PINC, and all SAP functions.
  • At least one year of service with Pactiv.
  • Must meet eligibility requirements in the Pactiv Job Posting Policy, as described in the employee handbook.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the Job Profile and the position’s Medical Assessment requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • College or technical college coursework.
  • Experience with Microsoft Access.

Responsibilities

  • Support Lift Truck Operators and day-to-day warehouse operations, and lead teams in productivity, safety, quality, and effectiveness.
  • Cover operator duties during absences, vacations, and other periods of leave.
  • Safely unload inbound shipments, move product to storage locations, and stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
  • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged, and report quality variances.
  • Pick and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct product types and quantities are loaded and shipped efficiently.
  • Move product from staging or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
  • Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, other powered equipment, and radio-frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put-away, and loading tasks as required.
  • Maintain equipment and materials in neat, clean, and orderly condition; inspect equipment daily and perform minor maintenance.
  • Maintain inventory records and reports, assist with physical inventories, and ensure proper stock rotation and inventory security.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area, support warehouse security, promote safe operations, and comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
  • Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required.
  • Maintain data integrity in plant manufacturing or warehouse departments.
  • Assist with developing and implementing the location’s data-management system and with ongoing associate training and coaching.
  • Collect and audit paperwork and perform daily order reconciliation, order confirmation, error correction, and file maintenance.
  • Support production and inventory control as directed by the supervisor.
  • Create training documents, Single Point Lessons, and forms as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
  • Learning Management System and company and industry training curricula
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