Lead Warehouse Specialist

Position:  Lead Warehouse Specialist
Department:  Transportation/Warehouse
Reports to:  Distribution Center Manager
Status:  Non-Exempt

Goodwill Keystone Area is committed to creating a culture of belonging where all people feel respected and valued. This is because we celebrate the diversity of thought, the richness of the human experience and the desire to reflect the communities we serve.

Summary
To perform a variety of warehouse duties and responsibilities to ensure the consistent flow and accurate documenting of materials throughout the donated goods and retail division. Duties vary and Warehouse Specialists may be assigned to assist drivers, work within warehouse/workshops, handle baling duties, and move materials with forklifts along with utilizing hand and other power equipment while keeping accurate records both with manual sheets and/or Warehouse Management System (WMS) scanning equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of up to fifteen (15) employees and lead crew with warehouse operations. This includes but not limited to assigning duties to Warehouse Specialist and Warehouse Specialist II staff to ensure the goals for the day are met.
• Ability to open warehouse and run shift in absence of Distribution Center Coordinator or Distribution Center Manager.
• Works with SAP systems and ability to pull store orders, investigate inventory and make needed changes. 
• Safe forklift operations to include, but not be limited to:
• Review and confirm all pre shift inspections are complete and report any defects; ensure all batteries are properly watered; and perform observations of staff operating powered industrial equipment to ensure proper certification of staff. 
• Performs general dock operation to include, but not be limited to:
  • Loading and unloading trucks using forklifts and other power equipment; follow load sequence for outbound trailers and properly disperse inbound materials; keep dock area free and clear of all furniture, bags, etc. for safe maneuvering of equipment; keep accurate records detailing material movement using both WMS and/or manual tracking; ensure proper loading procedures to ensure load stability and weight distribution; accurately completes truck manifests and load diagrams.
• Daily performs the following duties to include, but not be limited to:
  • Police the property; pick up trash around the building and grass areas; empty trash; sweep dock area; weed grounds around facility; snow and ice removal; outside maintenance and lawn care.
• Assists the baler operation to include, but not be limited to:
  • Weighs and stores bales; records necessary information; maintaining supplies; removes all bale bins from processing and take to baler; return all containers to the proper place in the processing department. May move salvage materials and load onto trucks. 
• May be assigned to lead team on special assignments as required.
• Assists the Loss Prevention department in asset protection activities.
• Presents an appropriate appearance and good customer service to the general public and coworkers.
• Promotes an environment of workplace safety. Assures that duties are performed in a safe manner and safety requirements are adhered to.
• Communicates progress, problems, and concerns to the Distribution Center Manager.

Education and Experience

• No formal education necessary.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Must present a neat appearance and have the ability to communicate effectively with general public as well as interdepartmental communication.
• Must have at least 18 months of experience in warehouse environment.
• Past leadership is not required but is preferred.
• Must have current certification for powered industrial equipment with 6 months verifiable experience as well as demonstrate skills with Powered Industrial Equipment of multiple types including Fork