Lead- Heavy Lift Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Heavy Lift Operations Lead

Reports to: 1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor

Reporting Staff: None

Alternate in Case of Absence: Trained Heavy Lift Operator / 1st Shift Lead

Responsibilities:

• Leads the daily execution of Heavy Lift Operations and assigned special projects requiring the use of hoists
• Assigns daily tasks and production orders to operators within the Heavy Lift Operations area
• Ensures daily production goals and finished pallet run rates are met while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Ensures all work is completed safely and proper hoist and material-handling procedures are followed
• Serves as the head trainer for Heavy Lift Machine Operators, including heavy-lift functions, RF use, and applicable processes
• Expert in RF functions and able to assist operators with inventory transactions and troubleshooting
• Safely operates sit-down forklifts and assists with staging, movement, and positioning of product as needed
• Performs required data entry and maintains accurate production and inventory information
• Communicates production status, inventory concerns, delays, and other issues to the Warehouse Supervisor and Customer Service team as needed
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe Heavy Lift Operations area
• Assists with production and operates equipment as needed to support the team and meet daily requirements

Requirements:

Sit-down forklift experience required

Warehouse, production, or material-handling experience required

Previous Lead or training experience preferred

Hoist or heavy-lifting equipment experience preferred

RF scanner and basic computer/data-entry experience preferred

Customer service or customer communication experience preferred

Strong safety awareness, communication, organization, and leadership skills