Shipping Lead

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the smooth flow of incoming and outgoing product in a warehouse setting. The individual in this position will transport products and maintain accurate records of all activity and will also assist supervisors in daily department task management ensuring team duties are performed in a manner that meets company quality and safety standards.

This position is in a warehouse environment which may include being exposed to work in high/precarious places, moving machinery, marked changes in temperature and humidity, and dust, odors and fumes. The individual in this position will frequently need to drive a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and physically transport products. Moderate to heavy physical labor such as transporting heavy items is required on a regular basis.

EESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Assist in coordinating daily responsibilities of team members to ensure shipping/receiving/processing of inventory needs are met.
• Prepare and distribute assignments to team members.
• Safely use powered industrial trucks and other machinery to efficiently transport materials and products.
• Use the company’s warehouse management system (WMS) to accurately record movement of materials and products.
• Safely and efficiently load and unload trailers, shelves, racks, and pallets.
• Accurately inventory materials and product.
• Weigh materials and products and record weight on tags, labels, and production schedules.
• Conduct daily safety check off sheets on internal material handling equipment: recharge batteries and fill fuel tank.
• Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards. Ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment by encouraging safe practices and promptly resolving violations.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Must be able to relate to and build team working relationships.
• Use good judgement when making decisions.

• Exhibit familiarity with warehouse work environment and applicable safety procedures
• Possess physical strength necessary to move and lift heavy materials.

• Safely operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts, high lift trucks) and other material handling equipment.

• Use a handheld computer unit to access the company’s WMS.
• Wear/use required PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Accurately multiply, divide, add, and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems.
• Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
• Logically troubleshoot issues and prioritize production needs.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and ability to identify problems immediately and resolve matters quickly and effectively.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
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