Warehouse Lead

Job DetailsJob Location: Essex - Frazer - Frazer, PA 19355JOB SUMMARY  

The Warehouse Lead performs the duties of the warehouse associate and indirectly supports and leads the activities of all Warehouse Associates as defined by the Warehouse Operations Manager.

Under the direction of the Operations Warehouse Manager, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include recommendations for hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; aid in performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership, Management & Accountability



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.



Warehouse Management



Perform duties of Warehouse Associate as needed (see appropriate job description).


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.


Other duties as required.



Inventory Management



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.



Project Management



Leads projects in the warehouse.



Clerical/General Administrative



Respond to routine emails, phone calls, etc


Make copies, print documents, mail delivery, etc


File paperwork



This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:  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.    

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This job requires occasional driving. The employee is regularly required to sit talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.  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. Use of equipment includes b