Crew Leader Logistics - NEW Altavista, VA Warehouse - 2nd Shift

About the role

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. This position will be in our NEW Distribution Center. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Responsibilities

• Have a thorough working knowledge of all Distribution Center job functions and a working knowledge of all applicable departmental equipment and systems used to support the business.
• Provide daily assignments to the individual team members, ensure appropriate staffing of personnel to meet operational demands and ensures shift schedules/tasks are completed to schedule.
• Keep the Supervisor informed on the progress of all the daily functions and addressing or troubleshooting other issues as needed.
• Support the Departments Continuous Improvement Program, including root cause analysis.
• For Shipping Office Functions : Assure all documentation is accurate, address people in a professional manner, assure all systems are accurately maintained with timely entries, assure BOL's are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift.
• Store, pick or assemble finished goods in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number. Check against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy.
• All other tasks as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Prior job experience within warehousing operations (at least 6 months preferable).
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask, and being a very good team player.
• Ability to utilize different types of racking systems.
• The individual must be self-motivated and possess the ability to perform with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to professionally deal with people under high pressure and in a constantly changing environment.

Benefits

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : www.abbottbenefits.com