Distribution Lead

Lead, Distribution Center

The Warehouse Lead supports business operations by communicating daily tasks and priorities to the warehouse team to maintain a smooth flow of materials in and out of the warehouse in a safe and orderly manner, maintaining high performance objectives for all departmental standards including timeliness, quality/accuracy, security, and productivity.

This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and in the absence of a supervisor is the point of reference for questions regarding job responsibilities.

Essential Functions of this Role:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all production efforts
• Maintain an accurate and productive work environment aimed at consistently achieving high customer service standards.
• Must be certified or able to successfully pass certification of forklift operation, training provided on-site.
• Operate manual dollies, manual platform lifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and hand tools used in warehouse operations safely and as instructed.
• Adherent to all safety and security policies including general site safety, forklift operation, and truck driving
• Must be able to interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules, and manuals.
• Positive attitude / selfmotivated
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor warehouse associates in job functions.
• Assists in training new and temporary agency employees to perform job functions.
• Work proactively on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Assign workload according to requirements to ensure delegated work is completed in time.
• Supervise the daily procedures of various departments and/or employees and ensure smooth flow of work.
• Communicate with various employees, departments, vendors, and others to provide and receive information, resolve questions and issues, and coordinate activities.
• Function as a bridge for communication between the supervisor and the employees.
• Operate and instruct others in the operation of material moving equipment, stand up forklift and related vehicles inside the warehouse.
• Determine sequence for loading and unloading shipments for maximum space utilization, safety, and damage protection.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment daily; arrange for maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment as needed.
• Perform computer lookup/inquiries to determine product location and/or description.
• Maintain inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing requests, recording amounts of items received, and counting of physical inventory.
• Identify obvious damage to equipment and materials through visual inspection.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions to meet deadlines.
• Meet or exceed accuracy and productivity expectations.
• Assist in other departments of the warehouse, as necessary.
• Flexibility to work independently to resolve issues and problems in daily assignments.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature variations.
• Due to forklifts and other equipment traveling through the warehouse the environment can be noisy, dusty, may emit gas fumes, and create excessive vibrations.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to move around in a large, fast-paced warehouse for 8 hours or more.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 lbs. frequently.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking on concrete surfaces.
• Requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Expected Hours of Work:

• Must be available during standard operating hours, Monday through Friday
• Start and end times may vary due to operational needs.
• Remaining flexible with working schedules is required, to include working overtime, evenings, and weekends.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English for business and safety purposes.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of proven distribution supervisory experience is desired.
• Good organization, leadership, and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Must be an adaptive learner with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus and adapt to a variety of challenges.
• Positive attitude - work as part of a team and/or independently
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations with people in different functions.
• Active listening skills
• Basic math, reading, and voice comprehension are necessary.
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Maintain regular attendance.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Reliable transportation
• Previous knowledge of voice replenishment and RF equipment a plus
• Previous receiving experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification, warehouse procedures, and storage areas to pull stock and materials.
• Forklift certifiable

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Authorization/ Security Clearance:

• None

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description has been approved by all levels of management. The employee signature below constitutes the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

Pay Range:

Starting Hourly Rate: $23.60

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

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