Warehouse Associate Lead (McCarran NV)

Lead Material Handler at Benco Dental

At Benco Dental, our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you!

What's in it for YOU?

• Excellent Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1
• 401k Package, Paid Time Off Program, and Profit Sharing
• Climate Controlled Work Environment
• Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs
• College Tuition Savings Program
• Caring Family Culture Toward all Associates
• Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work
• Opportunities to Build a Better Benco through Diversity and Inclusion Resource Groups

Position Summary:

As a Lead Material Handler you'll be responsible for assisting the warehouse supervisor in daily scheduling and follow-up on routine tasks; directing any work-related performance, security, and safety issues directly to the Distribution Manager for review, or disciplinary measures; moving material handlers to various tasks as needed; monitoring workflow; preparing and reviewing reports prior to management approval; training or assigning a trainee to new associates; preparing training documentation.

Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel)

Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU?

• Maintains associate training records/files and confidentiality of such.
• Assists with implementation/maintenance of associate incentive programs.
• Acts as back up coordinator in the absence of a warehouse supervisor. Schedules work details, and assign labor as needed.
• Assists supervisors with daily warehouse functions.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and facilitating orders and receipts through distribution center.
• Interact with Inventory Control Department on inventory procedures and problems.
• Research orders that checkers cannot confirm.
• Work with Warehouse Management on proper Associate Prelude Training and documentation of this training.
• Interacts with all warehouses and Benco departments as needed to resolve issues and maintain consistent operations.
• Acts as the "go to" person for questions.
• Responsible for the creation of, and maintenance of reports, used by Warehouse management team.
• Maintains confidentiality of all associate issues and files.
• Moves associates as needed to accommodate the workflow and ensure maximum order fulfillment.
• Reports any associate issues (production, behavior, tardiness, etc.) directly to warehouse supervisors.
• Assists with the implementation and follow-up of any BCI process improvements.
• Acts as a mentor to new associate.
• Maintains a positive attitude and work ethic, acting as an example for other associates.
• Assists warehouse management in achieving all warehouse goals, by proactively offering ideas and suggestions for improvements.
• Runs errands as needed, to purchase warehouse supplies, associates incentives, etc.
• Manages the checking area late in the day (fields questions, retrieves cage items), to ensure that all orders are shipped same day.

Do YOU Meet These Requirements?

• Education: HS Diploma/GED
• Physical: Able to move/lift 50 lbs. unassisted. Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse environment. Position spends 100% amount of time standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing. Position may require climbing of ladders for top-level selection. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Who We Are: It's our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward

Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, has remained in the family since 1930a family that now includes our more than 30,000 customers and over 1,400 associates in the 48 contiguous states.

We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory-trained service technicians who begin every task by asking "What does the customer want?"

If you enjoy working for a progressive company, who is committed to diversity in our workforce, who values all customers and associates, who also provides the opportunity for growth and development- we encourage you to learn more about our Benco family. We are looking for driven professionals who want to play a key role in our future success, while making a positive impact within our industry. Thank you for your interest in Benco Dental. We look forward to hearing from you!