Distribution Lead - Fox Outbound

Position Summary

The Warehouse Lead supports business operations by communicating daily tasks and priorities to the warehouse team to maintain a smooth flow of materials in and out of the warehouse in a safe and orderly manner, maintaining high performance objectives for all departmental standards including timeliness, quality/accuracy, security, and productivity. This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and in the absence of a supervisor is the point of reference for questions regarding job responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all production efforts
• Maintain an accurate and productive work environment aimed at consistently achieving high customer service standards
• Must be certified or able to successfully pass certification of forklift operation, training provided on-site
• Operate manual dollies, manual platform lifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and hand tools used in warehouse operations safely and as instructed
• Adherent to all safety and security policies including general site safety, forklift operation, and truck driving
• Must be able to interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules, and manuals
• Positive attitude / self-motivated
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor warehouse associates in job functions
• Assists in training new and temporary agency employees to perform job functions
• Work proactively on multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Assign workload according to requirements to ensure delegated work is completed in time
• Supervise the daily procedures of various departments and/or employees and ensure smooth flow of work
• Communicate with various employees, departments, vendors, and others to provide and receive information, resolve questions and issues, and coordinate activities
• Function as a bridge for communication between the supervisor and the employees
• Operate and instruct others in the operation of material moving equipment, stand up forklift and related vehicles inside the warehouse
• Determine sequence for loading and unloading shipments for maximum space utilization, safety, and damage protection
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment daily; arrange for maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment as needed
• Perform computer lookup/inquiries to determine product location and/or description
• Maintain inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing requests, recording amounts of items received, and counting of physical inventory
• Identify obvious damage to equipment and materials through visual inspection
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions to meet deadlines
• Meet or exceed accuracy and productivity expectations
• Assist in other departments of the warehouse, as necessary
• Flexibility to work independently to resolve issues and problems in daily assignments

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature variations
• Due to forklifts and other equipment traveling through the warehouse the environment can be noisy, dusty, may emit gas fumes, and create excessive vibrations

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move around in a large, fast-paced warehouse for 8 hours or more
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 lbs. frequently
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking on concrete surfaces
• Requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Schedule

• Must be available during standard operating hours, Monday through Friday
• Start and end times may vary due to operational needs
• Remaining flexible with working schedules is required, to include working overtime, evenings, and weekends

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English for business and safety purposes
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of proven distribution supervisory experience is desired
• Good organization, leadership, and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Must be an adaptive learner with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus and adapt to a variety of challenges
• Positive attitude - work as part of a team and/or independently
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations with people in different functions
• Active listening skills
• Basic math, reading, and voice comprehension are necessary
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Maintain regular attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Reliable transportation
• Previous knowledge of voice replenishment and RF equipment a plus
• Previous receiving experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification, warehouse procedures, and storage areas to pull stock and materials
• Forklift certifiable

Pay & Benefits

Starting hourly rate: $23.60. The actual annual salary offered will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Comprehensive benefits include: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, and gear discounts.