Warehouse Team Leader

Readerlink Distribution Services•Marion, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Functions: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:  Under Distribution Operations Manager, directs workers on team to ensure accuracy, productivity, and teamwork; coordinates daily work flow, responds to routine work process questions and resolves issues by resolving thorough appropriate chain of command.  Able and willing to work or assist in all areas of operation.  Examines and compares packing list to ensure the count of the correct book title(s) are picked from the correct bay and slot, and placed in the box. Identifies the book title to ensure correct price sticker.  Place appropriate quantity of each book in the appropriate size box.  Follow safety rules for self and team, including maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and sets example for the team; corrects and promptly brings safety issues to the attention of management. May be instructed to perform safety observations.  Ensures the work areas are appropriately maintained and correct any unsafe conditions immediately.  Demonstrates the ability to lead people and get results though others.  Develop a positive work environment by demonstrating a positive attitude.  Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, distribution and production are performed in an efficient manner.  Receives deliveries checking for shortages and damage.  Stores and reorganizes stock; operates fork lifts and material handling equipment. Keeps distribution center clean and orderly.  Leads and participates in routine work assigned to temporary workers.  Keeps accurate records and prepares reports.  Load, unload, move, and stack, product and materials using forklift, reach truck or other power equipment.  Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Non-Essential Functions:  Other duties may be assigned, directed or requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of 3 years of distribution center experience or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Must be computer literate.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to speak with all levels of the organization
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Be able to write routine reports
Must be proficient in mathematics
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
Ability to perform these operations using American money and weight measurements, volume, and distance
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computerized inventory control system preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs workers on team to ensure accuracy, productivity, and teamwork
Coordinates daily work flow
Responds to routine work process questions and resolves issues
Assists in all areas of operation
Examines and compares packing list to ensure the count of the correct book title(s) are picked from the correct bay and slot, and placed in the box
Identifies the book title to ensure correct price sticker
Place appropriate quantity of each book in the appropriate size box
Follow safety rules for self and team, including maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and sets example for the team
Ensures the work areas are appropriately maintained and correct any unsafe conditions immediately
Demonstrates the ability to lead people and get results though others
Develop a positive work environment by demonstrating a positive attitude
Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, distribution and production are performed in an efficient manner
Receives deliveries checking for shortages and damage
Stores and reorganizes stock
Operates fork lifts and material handling equipment
Keeps distribution center clean and orderly
Leads and participates in routine work assigned to temporary workers
Keeps accurate records and prepares reports
Load, unload, move, and stack, product and materials using forklift, reach truck or other power equipment
Establish and maintain effective working relationships