Team Leader

The Warehouse Leader is responsible for managing warehouse productivity and performance, direct workflow of warehouse and daily activities to ensure customer satisfaction through coordinating and supervising shipping, receiving, and storage of finished goods.

We Offer

• Set Schedules. Enjoy 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating schedule with 12-14 days off per month! 
• Opportunity. Our business is growing and we prioritize promotion from within!
• Convenience. We are located in McCalla
• Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year!

You Will

• Lead safety engagement and safe practices by example and ensure team members do as well
• Supervise and hold team accountable by directing workflow, ensure procedures, processes, and policy are followed, review time records, facilitate performance reviews and pre-shift meetings, etc.
• Communicate with carriers/drivers via phone, face-to-face, and email
• Ensure effective communications and teamwork among warehouse team, production, management, site scheduling, raw material planning, and quality
• Maintain and adhere to work instructions for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and/or disposition of  materials
• Establish, maintain and utilize modified FIFO inventory at all site storage locations
• Maintain and implement storage cleanliness, efficiency and organization through bin consolidation
• Responsible for transaction accuracy, product scanning, inventory accuracy, completion of paperwork
• Oversee inbound/outbound shipments and  transfer of materials from storage locations to production area
• Participate in physical inventories as well as inventory verification through cycle counting
• Engage in Continuous Improvement in safety, productivity, quality, inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction
• Follow and enforce company and regulatory rules, safety, GMP, policies & procedures, work instructions, food safety, ISO, mandatory training, etc.
• All other duties and functions as may be assigned by leadership

You Have

•  High School diploma or general education degree (GE
•  Four year degree in relevant major and/or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Possess strong safety and customer focus
•  Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to get work done through others
• Self–motivated and able to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in computer programs, RF scanning, and SAP experience (or equivalent)
• Strong decision making and organization skills
• Prior experience in warehousing operations and forklift driving experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an environment that has constant forklift and pedestrian activity, continuous mental and visual attention required
• Ability to sit continuously or able to walk or stand for varying periods throughout 12-hour shift
• Ability to move upper body to turn around, looking for obstacles in the path , while driving a forklift
• ·Ability to move neck and upper body to look up in the air to stack/unstack product
• 7 day a week operation; may require working more than 40 hours, 12-hour shift on days or nights
• The performance of this position includes exposure to the manufacturing area where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses with side shields, hearing and head protection.  Primary environment:  mild to extreme hot and cold temperatures, sensor lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.  Required to be able to read documents, computer screens, and scanning equipment.

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Acci