Warehouse Specialist

Warehouse SpecialistThe purpose of the Warehouse Specialist is to maintain key department experience and knowledge that require unique skills and training as identified by management. These unique positions involve specific areas of experience and training within the facility such as receiving, production, inventory control and administration. Warehouse Specialists will be required to assist in the training of employees, conduct observations to ensure SOP adherence, support the roll out and training of new processes and procedures and assist in creating a culture of continuous improvement. The job also includes encouraging a team-oriented, safe and clean working environment.Primary ResponsibilitiesCross-trains in all departments as required, learning multiple jobs in distribution center to perform multiple distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions. Assignment to other functional tasks may be done on a daily or less than daily basisWork in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment. Interact with leadership and work groups sharing information related to immediate tasksActively contributes to and influence other associates in maintaining a safe, clean work environment and displaying a positive team spirit / attitudeAssist in monitoring production and resolving production problems by identifying/locating barriers. Escalate difficult problems to the location leadership teamDrive the Lean culture within the operation. Actively seek to support implementation of and contribute ideas / suggestions for continuous improvement to the distribution processesTrain new hires and retrains team associates as required. Ensure SOP's are rolled out and training completedEffective communicator in assigned role. May be asked to assist in communicating new processes and procedures. Train groups of associates as well as individual trainingTrains associates on MHE/PIT – Electric pallet jack and stand-up forklift (others as needed)Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to conduct research, evaluate labor hours, productivity, and partner with operations leaders and team members on continuous improvementsDemonstrate a commitment to Office Depot core valuesQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent education preferredMinimum 3 years warehouse, distribution, supply chain experienceMinimum 1 year of experience operating powered industrial equipment – electric pallet jack and stand-up forkliftsOther InformationAbility to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English languageKnowledge of warehouse management systems and equipmentBasic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication)Knowledge of the operation of a personal computer (PC)Knowledge of the operation of power/mobile equipment; may require additional training and/or certification on additional power equipmentAbility to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequentlyAbility to push, pull, grasp, and fine manipulation of equipment using hands is ongoing throughout the work hoursWalking on uneven surfaces possible, though infrequentlyMust be able to perform the duties performed by the associates they leadBasic level experience with Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to work a flexible schedule is a plus (start shift early and/or stay until the work is complete)Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality and productivity, etc.Proficiency with WMS