Distribution Lead

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary

Supports the Distribution manager in leading daily shipping and receiving operations including driving warehouse personnel to meet daily KPIs by setting a strong example and work pace; providing training, guidance, and tactical issue resolution; assuring adherence to job standards; and providing input on hiring and performance reviews.

The duties described below are not inclusive. Additional duties may be permanently assigned or required from time to time due to the need to respond to customer needs and remain competitive in the marketplace.

• Ensures timely, accurate and complete order pulling for all orders pulled during the shift.
• Ensures all orders are loaded in their entirety and in proper stop sequence on the assigned truck and trailer and completes all necessary paperwork.
• Ensures that all employees are following safety standards, particularly as it relates to operating forklifts and loading trucks.
• Ensures that inventory receipts and site transfers are processed efficiently, accurately, and on-time.
• Balances support of Shipping Team with personal participation in the pick, pack, and ship process.
• Will collaborate with Customer Service and Sales Team to understand and prioritize needs.
• Works closely with IT for systems support and systems escalation issues related to pick, pack and ship.
• Responsible for Team KPI’s including shipping processing time, inventory accuracy, shipping accuracy and timeliness, overtime rates, and overall cost per package shipped, on-time deliveries, deliveries in full, and order accuracy.
• Demonstrates a strong service quality ethic through personal example. Ensures that all associates have a thorough understanding of their individual roles in meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Utilization of Company's warehouse management system and other technologies available to maximize productivity. Analyzes the productivity levels of the warehouse operation and recommends appropriate changes.
• Contributes to building security to include locking warehouse and setting alarms at the end of the shift.
• Ensures the safe operation of all material handling. Complies with Company's health and safety programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Fluently speak, read, and write in English
• Ability to operate heavy industrial distribution machinery including fork-trucks, order-pickers, pallet-wrappers, etc.
• 3 years or more Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and ERP systems. Prior Experience with EPICOR preferred or other similar systems like SAP, JD Edwards, etc.
• Spanish bilingual a plus
• Skilled use of computer, Internet, and shipping company websites.
• Basic Math Skills
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs repeatedly
• Ability to work in a loud environment
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• DOT 49CFR certification
• Willing to obtain Hazmat Material Handling Certification
• 3-5 Years experience in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Be required to work, walk, and interact in other environments such as a warehouse or production facility where the noise level is high.

This position is onsite. M-F with occasional weekend OT. Pay is $20.00- $24.00 depending upon experience.