Warehouse Lead

Warehouse LeadThe Warehouse Lead is responsible for warehousing tasks such as unloading trailers, putting away product, completing appropriate paperwork, pulling orders, preparing product for shipment, loading trailers, general housekeeping, and operating equipment safely.Delegate responsibilities as needed to associates, train and mentor those associates on warehouse processesReceive and ship merchandise according to customer requirementsTransfer pallets to designated areas by use of forkliftLoad and unload trailers by use of forklift or other appointed meansMaintain accurate receipt and put away records, including identification and documentation of damages, overages, and/or shortagesLocate and retrieve product for shipment utilizing system-generated pick list, validating for accuracySubmit all paperwork to appropriate department upon completion and validation for accuracyLift and pull inventory from storage shelves, if/when applicable (up to 50 pounds individually and/or 70 pounds as a group)Maintain cleanliness of warehouse at all timesOther duties as assigned by warehouse managementBroad knowledge of warehouse operationsIndependent judgment at times in Warehouse Supervisor absenceProficient with computersReliable attendanceAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructionsSingle-double, clamp, and other specialized forklift attachment experience strongly preferredForklift certificationAt least 3 years experience working in a warehouse environmentAt least 2 years experience operating a forkliftHigh school diploma requiredWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required for extended periods of time to stand, walk, sit and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, controls and office equipment. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch (by bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine), maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. The employee may be required to pull (using upper extremities to exert force in order to haul or tug objects in a sustained motion) or remove inventory from shelves, lift up to 50 pounds (group lift up to 70 pounds), raise objects from lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position-to-position, climb ladders and use forklift machines. Must wear goggles, gloves and vest when required.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work in a non heated/air-conditioned warehouse throughout all seasons and is subjected to outside environmental conditions. Workers are required to adhere to strict safety regulations.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.