Warehouse Lead Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds as well as, maneuvering up to 450 pound drums.
• Must be able to work in severe weather conditions; both heat and cold.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ration, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Maintain a current valid Commercial Driver’s License for the Class (A, B) vehicle operated and any endorsements required.
• Maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Certified on Essex Grain forklift every 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree and a minimum 3-5 years related experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear directions to warehouse associates and creates opportunities for them to succeed.
• Delegates work, as appropriate, and develop their skillsets to help them grow.
• Provides clear expectations regarding measurables, Core Values, roles & responsibilities to warehouse associates.
• Participates in quarterly conversations with warehouse associates and annual performance reviews.
• Provides the necessary tools to warehouse associates, including training, technology, personal time, and attention.
• Perform duties of Warehouse Associate as needed.
• Maintain all Safety and Food Defense related policies and procedures to insure all standards are achieved.
• Supports all SQF policies and requirements.
• Act as a back up for PCQI practitioner.
• Supports and promotes compliance with all stated safety policies and requirements.
• Recommends changes designed to improve control and efficiency of logistics and warehouse operations.
• Perform Warehouse Operations Manager’s duties when he is absent or when requested.
• Keep accurate forklift maintenance records (daily report) to identify recurring problems and report back to our service provider (Maintenance company /GNB Battery) as well as insure that proper PM’s are being completed quarterly by Maintenance company.
• Review, maintain, repair and report facility needs as required including general housekeeping, repairs, (minor & major), painting, Safety (exit) lighting, small power equipment.
• Assist with checking all outbound shipments.
• Initiate investigations into causes of damages or shortages of product.
• Assist with the formulation and implementation of programs to ensure high standards of service.
• Assist with inbound receiving including taking pictures of damages and forwarding appropriate information to process claims.
• Monitor and notify Office Administration Supervisor of any supplies required for warehouse operations (stretch wrap; boxes; tape, etc.).
• Manages timely, productive and damage free inbound freight.
• Initiates and maintains Good Housekeeping practices.
• Perform routing responsibilities and driver scheduling as needed.
• Maintains inventory accuracy by assuring procedure compliance in all movement of stock.
• Minimizes product damage.
• Ensures employees are properly trained and comply with standard operating procedures.
• Monitors inventory accuracy and implements corrective action where needed.
• Assist with cycle-counts and quarterly inventory.
• Leads projects in the warehouse.
• Respond to routine emails, phone calls, etc.
• Make copies, print documents, mail delivery, etc.
• File paperwork.

Benefits

• Overtime and adjustment to hours and/or days may be required.