Dockworker

Lead Warehouse Team Member

Responsible for overseeing the movement of merchandise (to include alcoholic beverages and cigarettes) from the time of receiving until completely loaded on the trucks. Monitors performance of warehouse employees. Leads by instruction and example. Enforces systemic procedures and assures the accuracy of the inventory and the quality of the job being performed. Supports the department's Supervisor/Manager with scheduling and monitoring the daily performance of their team. Covers for the department Supervisor/Manager as needed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to move easily around warehouse.
• Must be able to lift/move kegs, which averages 170 pounds and can weigh up to a maximum of 186 pounds; you must be physically capable of routinely lifting at those weight levels.
• Must be able to regularly unload product (case of beer), which averages to 30 lbs., but can weigh up to a maximum of 49 lbs.
• Able to operate all equipment safely and efficiently, including safe operation of a forklift (may need to operate forklift for up to 75% of shift).

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of warehouse experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role in warehouse operations.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment.
• Exposure to machinery with moving parts.
• Some exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes, chemicals, and outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Loads and/or unloads beer cases, kegs and cigarettes from trucks and railcars depending on which shift the team leader is assigned.
• Moves product around within warehouses so inventory can be easily accessed for processing of orders.
• Assists in assigning daily work responsibilities to Warehouse Team Members.
• Assists with solving operational problems.
• Verifies quality and accuracy of work being performed by Team Members and makes suggestions to the department Supervisor/Manager when necessary.
• Helps prioritize and direct the work flow throughout the day to optimize performance.
• Able to perform duties of and assist in training other Warehouse Team Members in all positions in their department.
• Operates all applicable equipment used by their department (i.e. scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks, VRTQ etc. and the WMS computer system).
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality when assisting with issues of a sensitive nature.
• Adheres to and holds other Team Members accountable for all safety codes and OSHA standards.
• Works overtime when required.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities:

• Performs additional duties as assigned by their department Supervisor or Manager. Responsible for keeping warehouse clean and orderly. Fills in for personnel on other shifts when required.

Foundation Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:

• Able to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
• Able to work constructively under stress and pressure.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations and laws. Knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
• Knowledge of computers. WMS proficient, basic skill with Microsoft applications such as Excel and Word.
• Treats employees fairly. Able to clearly outline the daily tasks and objectives for warehouse team members.
• Exhibits an appropriate level of patience and tact.
• Able to communicate clearly to various levels of people. Is an active listener.
• Able to organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Able to identify and resolve problems as they occur.
• Able to make sound, pragmatic, and timely decisions.
• Possesses numerical reasoning skills. Able to attend accurately to details.
• Knowledge of product i.e. code dates, special handling needs, etc.
• Able to interact well with others and build effective working relationships with managers and employees.

Foundation Talents:

• Achiever People here have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.
• Consistency (Formerly Fairness) People here are keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. They try to treat everyone in the world fairly by setting up clear rules and adhering to them.
• Strategic People here create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
• Harmony People here look for consensus. They don't enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement.
• Relator- People here enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
• Responsibility - People here take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed.