Jobs in Union County

About The Position

Requirements

• Have the knowledge, skill, and ability to operate a forklift (Certification)
• Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide money, weight measurement, volume and distance
• General computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Manual dexterity
• Organization and time management skills
• Associates degree in Logistics and/or 3 or more years of relevant work experience
• The employee must frequently transport and move items up to 50 pounds occasionally up to 80 pounds
• Must be able to closely inspect materials and products
• The employee is regularly required to remain stationary and move throughout the facility
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms talk or hear and smell
• The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; ascend and descend steps and ladders; and position self in tight spaces

Responsibilities

• Work with production supervisor in order to optimize delivery schedules and product placement
• Organize resources in order to optimize productivity
• Collaborate with maintenance department to determine repair needs and optimal repair time
• Positively influence changes, lead by example
• Constant communication with Plant Manager, Transportation Manager, other supervisors, Maintenance, Fleet Manager, HR, and Customer Service, ensuring the most productive and cost-effective plan is obtained. Encourage a partnership environment
• Communicate, implement and enforce policies and procedures
• Collaborate with management team to define administrative needs and requirements
• Promote the autonomy of the workforce by empowering the employees, giving responsibility, recognizing good work and holding accountable when objectives are not met
• Display exceptional communication and customer service skills with third party haulers
• Actively participates in meetings and share relevant information with the team
• Collaborate with truck drivers to ensure materials are loaded safely and correctly
• Supervise all yard workers and ensure their presence at the beginning of each shift and following each break. Address all events necessitating disciplinary action with the support of HR
• Ensure that all workers are wearing required equipment (gloves, protective glasses, earplugs, safety shoes, etc.)
• Ensure yard equipment is maintained in an operating function at all times
• Continuously verify all equipment to ensure its proper functioning and detect potential problems before they occur
• Use data from reports to identify area of improvements and improve efficiencies
• Ensure the proper execution of yard activities and ensure their compliance with company policies
• Verify costs and expenses prior to making decisions (budget)
• Operate in the most efficient, productive and cost-effective manner
• Identify the losses/problem areas and make the necessary corrections, adjustments or improvements
• Optimize efficiency and productivity in order to meet targets
• Support and participate in developing the business plan, deliver results and be held accountable
• Have a customer service-oriented approach and commit to meeting deadlines
• Verify inventory levels on a weekly basis
• Confirm product loading is correct
• Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
• Ensure training compliance to include new hire forklift certifications and recertifications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match
• Employee Discount on Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complete uniform provided after 3 months
• Boot reimbursement program
• Training & Development
• Weekly Pay