Distribution Center Lead

About the Role

The Distribution Center Lead is responsible for helping supervise and perform other aspects of their department to facilitate workflow. In the absence of the Distribution Center Supervisor or Distribution Center Assistant Supervisor, you will oversee aspects of the department and act as a team lead to a small group of employees focused on limited tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment; address safety concerns immediately.
• Assist in leading, training, and coordinating work including delivery scheduling, inbound and outbound processes, safety requirements, and special customer requirements.
• Oversee aspects of the department in the absence of the Distribution Center Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor.
• Know all department functions and processes.
• Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment, maintaining the security of the Distribution Center and accurate inventory.
• Ensure inbound and/or outbound shipments and products are accurate and free of damage.
• Ensure jobs are correctly implemented, assigned effectively, and completed properly.
• Assist in maintenance and security of the Distribution Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4+ years of distribution center or warehouse experience.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to satisfy customer requirements.
• Ability to resolve complex issues and problems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Ability to lead and train others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to safely operate various types of material handling equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Walk: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Frequently – 21% to 50%.
• Climb or balance: Frequently – 21% to 50%.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Lift and carry weight: Up to 10 pounds (constantly – at least 51%), up to 25 pounds (constantly – at least 51%), up to 50 pounds (constantly – at least 51%).

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock: Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment: Frequently – 21% to 50%.
• Travels to offsite locations: Occasionally – up to 20%.

Pay

For the state of Washington only, the pay range is $27.00 to $33.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401K with Employer Match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness Programs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Commuter Transit Benefits.
• Additional Optional Insurance (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance).
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Professional Training & Development Programs.
• Career Advancement Opportunities – promotion from within.
• Platt Distribution Center Bonus Plan.