Lead, Warehouse - Key Carrier Role 2nd Shift

Freight Coordinator

The primary responsibility of this role is the administration and coordination of all freight related activities. Accountable for the suitable handling and processing of the product in the warehouse and for assisting in the assigning of tasks to workers.

Please note that this position is scheduled to work Sunday through Thursday. Sunday is a morning shift from 6am to 2:30pm and Monday through Thursday the shift is from 2:30pm - 11pm.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assume Key Carrier responsibilities and ensure the security of opening and closing the assignee facility accordingly
• Ensure efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse shift assigned
• Responsible for assigning work and functions to staff
• Assist in other tasks in the warehouse as directed including labeling, picking, loading and offloading
• General understanding of inventory control processes and procedures
• Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning
• Identifies and seizes new opportunities
• Steps up to handle tough issues
• Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or with internal and external partner
• Attentively listens to others
• Adjusts to fit the audience and the message
• Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization
• Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
• Follows through on commitments
• Keeps confidences
• Demonstrates effective management in department work volume to meet all necessary deadlines
• Communicates necessary changes and department needs in the day to day operations to Management
• Assist with reconciling end of shift production paperwork, equipment checklists, etc.
• Able to operate material handling equipment Work a variety of shifts in order to accommodate customer demands
• Check accuracy of freight moving in and out of warehouse
• Ability to bend, turn, twist, kneel and/or squat up to 50% a day
• Ability to complete task consisting of repetitive motion and reach above shoulders up to 50% a day
• The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, carry or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Perform department's housekeeping duties as assigned
• Partner with other team members to drive department excellence
• Observe all company SOP's
• Participate in Safety Meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience; such as Synapse
• Intermediate experience with computer programs such as Outlook, Excel and Word
• Experience with RF scan gun functions
• Able to operate various types of material handling equipment, i.e., reach truck, cherry picker, sit down, stand up reach, etc.
• Strong analytical skills, independent thinking and reasoning ability
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Strong customer service skills and accuracy in handling customers' orders
• Manage priorities in a timely and efficient manner within critical deadlines
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Provides proven leadership to a work team
• Above average written and verbal communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills

Education, Experiences, Certificates/Licenses and/or Registrations:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 years of warehouse experience
• Minimum 1 year as a certified operator of MHE

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand to perform work. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Computer use requires good vision and ability to use keyboard. Ability to manipulate data on computer screen. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy and the employee may be exposed to extreme weather. The work environment is a general warehouse/distribution environment with MHE operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hearing protection must be worn in designated areas.
• Fully enclosed shoes or safety shoes must be worn in designated areas.
• Safety glasses must be worn in designated areas.
• Other PPE as required by the company.

Work Environment:

• A general warehouse /distribution environment.

The Company reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments in accordance with business needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential function of the job.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 2:30PM to 11:00PM Sunday 6:00AM to 2:30PM