Team Member - Lead - Shift 1 (Warehouse)

J.J. Taylor Distributing, Florida Inc. is a leading beer distributor in Florida and distributes products from suppliers including Miller, Coors, Heineken, Guinness, Yuengling, Sierra Nevada, and Sam Adams, just to name a few. Our mission is to be the “First Choice” distributor for our Employees, Customers, and Suppliers as the variety leader in the beverage industry. By earning #3 of 50 on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2023, our employees have voiced why they truly enjoy working for J.J. Taylor!

If you’re ready to advance your career and help us be “First Choice” by handling the world’s leading brands, fill out our application form by pressing “Apply” below.

JOB DESCRIPTION


Position Title: Lead Warehouse Team Member FLSA: Non -Exempt
Department: Operations - Warehouse Last Updated: February 2012


GENERAL SUMMARY:


Responsible for overseeing the movement of merchandise from the time of receiving until completely loaded on the trucks. Monitors performance of warehouse employees. Leads by instruction and example. Enforces systemic procedures and assures the accuracy of the inventory and the quality of the job being performed. Supports the department’s Supervisor/Manager with scheduling and monitoring the daily performance of their team. Covers for the department Supervisor/Manager as needed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Able to move easily around warehouse.
• Must be able to lift/move Kegs, which averages 170 pounds and can weigh up to a maximum of 186 pounds; you must be physically capable of routinely lifting at those weight levels.
• Must be able to regularly unload product (case of beer), which averages to 30 lbs., but can weigh up to a maximum of 49 lbs.
• Able to operate all equipment safely and efficiently, including safe operation of a forklift (may need to operate forklift for up to 75% of shift).


Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of warehouse experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role in warehouse operations.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment.
• Exposure to machinery with moving parts.
• Some exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes, chemicals, and outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Loads and/or unloads beer cases, kegs and cigarettes from trucks and railcars depending on which shift the team leader is assigned.
• Moves product around within warehouses so inventory can be easily accessed for processing of orders.
• Assists in assigning daily work responsibilities to Warehouse Team Members.
• Assists with solving operational problems.
• Verifies quality and accuracy of work being performed by Team Members and makes suggestions to the department Supervisor/Manager when necessary.
• Helps prioritize and direct the work flow throughout the day to optimize performance.
• Able to perform duties of and assist in training other Warehouse Team Members in all positions in their department.
• Operates all applicable equipment used by their department (i.e. scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks, ASRS etc. and the Encompass computer system).
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality when assisting with issues of a sensitive nature.
• Adheres to and holds other Team Members accountable for all safety codes and OSHA standards.
• Works overtime when required.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities:

• Performs additional duties as assigned by their department Supervisor or Manager. Responsible for keeping warehouse clean and orderly. Fills in for personnel on other shifts when required.

Foundation Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
• Able to work constructively under stress and pressure.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations and laws. Knowledge of appropriate m