2nd Shift Group Team Lead II - IWI Warehouse Freezer

Responsibilities

• Leads team in accurate put-away, order picking, stacking, loading and shipment of Icelandic frozen products.
• Assigns daily workload for Warehouse Freezer Associates including cycle counts, putting up loose cases and area clean-up as needed.
• Prints schedules for shipping associates.
• Assigns picks and checks accuracy of check sheets.
• Directs timely and accurate loading of orders on multiple outbound trucks simultaneously.
• Allocates products, prints picks and Bills of Lading (BOL’s) when necessary. Makes corrections if needed.
• Communicates via phone and email with production, plant, and customer service about product shortages.
• Maintains daily work performance, productivity and accuracy of Warehouse Freezer Associates.
• Conducts forklift training for Warehouse Freezer Associates.
• Maintains dock and freezer area.
• Provides assistance to Warehouse Freezer Associates as needed.
• Handles or refers to the appropriate level of management personnel issues which arise during the shift.
• Ensures all inbound and outbound materials meet the quality standards established by Icelandic management and supervision.
• Communicates with truck drivers regarding the loading and unloading of product.
• Captures and corrects any discrepancies or missing product.
• Pulls samples for customer service, sales or QA dept.
• Ensures the stock accuracy of product in the freezer as well as outbound shipments or required raw materials for the production line.
• Maintains Daily Forklift pre-shift inspection forms.
• Identifies equipment that requires maintenance or repair. Writes work orders as needed.
• Communicates with all departments about shipping issues or receiving issues that affect them.
• Ensures all safety rules, OSHA standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are met.
• Checks the temperature of all trailers being loaded.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience including Stand Up, Sit Down and Pallet Jack forklifts.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole number, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to lead, train and counsel subordinates.
• Well-developed and demonstrated organization, attention to detail, problem solving, interpersonal, negotiation, and communications skills.
• Ability to comprehend and follow detailed verbal and written instructions and to engage in complex negotiations in English.
• Reliability in attendance and performance.
• Flexibility and the ability to perform and/or monitor multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to work overtime as required, including some weekends.
• Capable of determining root causes of problems and implementing corrective measures.
• Ability to comprehend and follow detailed verbal and written instructions and communicate fluently in English.