Warehouse Lead

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

 Provide support to the Branch in expediting parts to the Drivers for delivery to customers as well as for delivery to other Branches of the company.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pull and organize customer orders for delivery from warehouse by part number and quantity as directed by picking ticket in priority assigned.
• Manually, load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices. Load materials into vehicles and install bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Stock and maintain inventory items in designated warehouse storage areas.
• Package, label and ship customer orders by UPS, US Mail, bus, motor freight and local truck deliveries.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight and other production data on tags and labels.
• Complete forklift operator training annually, provided by company.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
• Train new employees on the proper use and maintenance of equipment and facilities utilized in the performance of their job.  Follow-up to ensure results are achieved.
• Work on special projects as appointed by the warehouse manager.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

 Education

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate

 Skills

• Forklift operator certification
• Communicating:  Conveying information to others in an effective manner. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking:  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination:  Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Active Learning:  Understanding the implication of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 year of general warehouse experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a forklift

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 Inside/Outside Conditions, Varied Temperature Changes, Minimal Chemical Hazards, Vibration, Dust, Vehicle Noise

EQUIPMENT

 OSHA approved steel toed safety shoes required from the first day of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 Handling of normal stock will include lifting or carrying parts in excess of 60 lbs. up to 15% of the time. Majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 60 lbs.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.