Warehouse Lead

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Warehouse Lead Full Time Manual Labor Duluth, GA, US Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is one of the leading distributors of industrial products, supplying hundreds of original equipment manufacturers in 40 states and 28 countries. We help customers increase efficiency, drive growth, and rapidly respond to unique business challenges and opportunities. Thruway utilizes custom technology applications and vast industry specific knowledge to develop unique and flexible product management solutions. Headquartered in North Tonawanda, NY, Thruway has six branch locations across New York, Pennsylvania and Georgia. This individual is a generalist that can perform all the duties of physically receiving, picking, packing, kiting, shipping and cycle-counting. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for completion of all customers orders filled including; filling customer orders and delivering them to a delivery platform in a manner that meets company standards. Warehouse Lead position is cross functional and can fill in for the Warehouse Manager in their absence. Safe operation of all equipment is the top priority of this position. Essential Functions: Warehouse Lead is highly competent and efficient at all of the following: Operate a forklift to pull and store bins in a neat and orderly manner. Uses the monthly check list to ensure forklift is in proper working condition. On a daily basis, inspect and do routine maintenance on equipment. Receiving: upload incoming deliveries and complete a visual inspection for damage. Verify counts and items are correct and match up with the packing slips. Receive product into internal system. Order picking: locate product in warehouse using picket ticket. Check product and verify quantity. Packing Orders: ensure items picked are correct and package to customer's requirements. Label as required by customer. Shipping: package shipments per customer's request. Coordinate with shipping companies to meet customer's request. Set up delivery schedule for in house deliveries. Quality Control: ensure all orders are correct to customer's sizes and specifications (measure if required) check fit-form-function. Check that orders are accurate and free of any defects. Package and weigh any orders to customer's requirements. Maintains 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) principals within all work areas. Ensures cardboard is properly recycled and trash is placed in dumpsters. Reads, orders and makes a list to pull and put away bins in a fast but safe speed. Conduct physical inventories as needed. Performs other plant operational activities as necessary. Required Qualifications Self-starter with outgoing personality, positive attitude, attention to detail Excellent communication skills including listening and reading comprehension Team-player who is willing to help others as needed Read and count accurately Professional demeanor and appearance Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks Prior warehouse experience is preferred, but not required PPE- Safety Gloves Possession of Valid Driver’s License Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and to climb or balance Regularly required to walk, stand, sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; and talk or hear Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus Occasional travel at other Thruway or customer locations may be required Thruway Fasteners, Inc. offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit program with an employer contribution for eligible employees: Medical plan options including a Co-Pay plan and High-Deductible Healthcare plans Dental (including orthodontic coverage for dependents up to age 19) Vision plan with either Davis or VSP networks Company paid Basic Life, AD&D and State Disability Health Savings Account (HSA)Voluntary life insurance Voluntary short-term and long-term disability Voluntary critical illness, accident insurance, theft & legal services, hospital indemnity Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401k retirement plan with employer match Employee Referral Program Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The chosen candidate must successfully pass pre-employment background check and drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr