Team Leader - Warehouse

Overview Nippon Express Company, Ltd. ("NX") was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities worldwide. Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. ("NEU") was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1,300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world. Responsibilities Provide departmental support and lead the staff in the Warehouse department. Coordinate and lead warehouse activities on a daily basis under the direction of Warehouse operation management Responsible for the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product within the Company’s standard operating procedures Monitor inbound and outbound activities Support staff as needed in performing job functions such as storing, picking, packing, shipping and receiving Maintain product location system and ensure optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation Assist in inventory control Promote the efficient and safe operation of product handling equipment Participate in implementing work schedules and ensuring that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly Complete all necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner With the guidance of the Supervisor, conduct general staff training Ensure staff is compliant with company policies Handle other job assignments as determined by the direct Supervisor Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse, distribution and/or transportation Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills Strong teamwork skills and inclination Good communication skills – listening, providing and receiving feedback Strong quantitative and analytical skills Good computer skills – Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience Ability to frequently stand, bend, twist, reach, lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects in a warehouse setting Pay Rate $21.60 Shift Hours 3:45 PM – 12:15 AM Organization Relationships Will work with all levels in the organization. Work Environment This position requires physical demands to include standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, climbing, pulling and carrying of heavy objects repeatedly. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st day of the month after 30 days 401(k) with a company match Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and more Generous vacation and sick time Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr