Warehouse Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Warehouse Lead

Work Location: Pompano Beach, FL

Division/Department: Operations

Reports to : Warehouse Manager and Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

You must perform routine warehouse duties, including ordering, maintaining, and distributing materials, parts, supplies, tools, and equipment required for the branchs functions.

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures (which include hazard and safety standards)

Receives and unpacks materials, supplies, parts, tools, and equipment; verifies articles received against packing lists and purchase orders.

Inspects materials, supplies, tools, and equipment received for quality and quantity; stores materials received or delivered to the proper person or stock location

Uses software and paper documentation to pick and process outgoing material (orders)

Ability to properly package outgoing material for safe shipment

Prepares various reports to assist in monitoring and evaluating warehouse operations

Maintains a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area

Maintains accurate records, files, and inventory control

Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, and related equipment; drives delivery trucks; checks, fuels, and performs minor maintenance service on trucks and warehouse equipment

Learn and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

May cover daily responsibilities of other warehouse staff on an as needed basis to ensure effective daily operations and delivery of services

As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and salespeople

Decent computer proficiency (Excel and Outlook)

Basic mathematical principles

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties

Storekeeping and warehousing methods, types of parts, supplies, tools, equipment, and materials commonly used at the branch

Must be able to work under pressure, while maintaining a cheerful outlook and providing exemplary customer service

Ability to work independently and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Forklift and order picker experience preferred

Use RF guns to pick, store, and move products

Safely operate a variety of warehouse machines and equipment.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing

Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines

Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions

Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures

Be meticulous with all aspects including the final product quality

Safety

Complete all company training classes and documentation

Comply with all safety rules and regulations

Wear appropriate PPE (personal protection equipment)

Inspect workplace for hazards (fix and/or report to supervisor)

Foster a safe environment for yourself and your coworkers

Maintain a clean workspace

Adhere to ergonomic guidelines

Physical Requirements

Must possess mobility to work in a standard warehouse setting and work with and around a variety of equipment, parts, and inventory, to operate a motor vehicle and forklift; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or email. The job involves walking and working on slippery surfaces. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the proper equipment.

Environmental Elements

Employees primarily work in the warehouse, and they are exposed to loud noise levels, vibration, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and moving objects or other vehicles. May be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Lead Requirements

Demonstrable experience as a warehouse associate

Knowledgeable about prominent health, safety, and consumer-related guidelines

Fine-tuned logistical techniques

Excellent verbal communication skills

A service-driven, warm, and accountable disposition

Physically fit

Lead Responsibilities

Meticulously coordinated warehouse lead encourages the safe and fast actualization of delivery-related goals. The warehouse lead should review shipping documentation, unload the merchandise, and execute local deliveries. You should also direct cleaning activities. Leads should support the Manager and Assistant with all aspects of the business. To ensure success as a warehouse lead, you should exercise your refined logistical skills to promote task-related efficiency across the company. A warehouse lead should exhibit leadership and thrive for employee improvement throughout the branch.

Compiling and inspecting shipping-related documentation

Unloading incoming shipments and reviewing their contents

Packing stock in a meticulously organized and secure fashion

Preparing outbound shipments ahead of delivery times

Driving merchandise to our regional clients

Monitoring inventory levels to gauge organizational needs

Directing and conducting routine warehouse cleaning tasks

Ensuring workers' adherence to stipulated safety-related protocols

Execute supervisors tasks and expectations

Cultivate a learning environment

Help develop plans for betterment of the process, system, or layout

Company Description

Windy City Wire has been leading the way in low-voltage wire innovations since 1994. As a company, we are dedicated to developing solutions that generate significant results for our customers. We dont want to simply sell cable, we want to provide comprehensive cable management solutions that save integrators time on their projects from concept to completion.

Company Description

Windy City Wire has been leading the way in low-voltage wire innovations since 1994. As a company, we are dedicated to developing solutions that generate significant results for our customers. We dont want to simply sell cable, we want to provide comprehensive cable management solutions that save integrators time on their projects from concept to completion.