About this role
We are hiring a 1st Shift Warehouse Lead, Monday through Friday (6:30 am - 3:00 pm) to supervise, coordinate, and execute warehouse activities to ensure a safe and efficient operation. This full-time hourly position will report to the Facility Manager to support our customers with high-quality, accurate, and timely service and may occasionally require weekends, holidays, and overtime.
DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Keep the warehouse up to code and safe by reviewing safety codes, design layouts, and security procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor orders, inbound and outbound activities, and also address inventory discrepancies.
• Assist in hiring new employees as needed, to ensure warehouse team staffing levels.
• Plan and communicate shift objectives, monitor performance indicators, and address needs with the team.
• Collaborate with all leads to forecast labor needs to control costs and contribute as an LTO.
• Coach, develop, and ensure appropriate training of employees on shift to manage performance.
• Conduct performance and annual reviews on all employees reporting to you.
• Assist with customer physical inventories and tours, and offer continuous improvement with both.
• Must learn and understand all customers and be able to step in when needed to perform those tasks.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to respond to requests promptly and resolve issues quickly.
• Effective skills in problem solving, planning, staffing, and executing warehouse operations.
• Ability to lead a diverse workforce to effectively develop employees and communicate objectives.
• Available during non-standard hours, access to a cell phone, and able to respond to after-hour emergencies.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite and technology equipment, including WMS and (RF) Scanners.
• Efficient in operating LP and electric lift trucks with roll clamp, carton clamp, and forks.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three years of previous leadership experience in warehouse operations.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work for extended periods of time through hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able and willing to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the company.
• Ability to drive a lift truck for a good portion of the shift.