Lead, DC Team Member - Weekend Shift
Viega LLC · McPherson, KS · 1 mo ago
Manufacturing$25–$30/hrInternship
About the Role
The Lead, DC Team Member is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities involving receiving, storing, packing and shipping of merchandise and materials; assisting in preparing work schedules and ensures adequate personnel is available to meet workflow requirements; making recommendations regarding staffing, promotions, terminations, performance reviews and training personnel; confirming items in SAP utilizing Viad@t; ensuring quality control standards and 5S activities are maintained.
Supervision
- Coordinates the day-to-day activities involving receiving, storing, packing and shipping of merchandise and materials; assists in preparing work schedules and ensures adequate personnel is available to meet workflow requirements; assists in monitoring workload and productivity of personnel in order to meet department productivity standards; makes recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity activities.
- Trains personnel as needed; instructs personnel and/or demonstrates appropriate methods and procedures to complete work assignments.
- Makes recommendations regarding staffing, promotions, terminations, performance reviews and training personnel for assigned area.
- Assists Supervisor with Kronos activities, including but not limited to tracking hours and monitoring/approving vacation and sick leave.
Receiving, Sorting and Staging
- Unloads shipments from trucks utilizing forklift or pallet jack; reads labels to determine designated storage or staging location; combines and separates shipment into individual pallets based on product and/or ship ID numbers; confirms order quantities with packing lists; inputs information into SAP utilizing Viad@t.
- Utilizes a forklift or reach truck to transport pallets from receiving and production areas to designated storage and staging locations.
Replenishment
- Identifies products and containers for replenishment; scans containers and transports pallets, utilizing a forklift or reach truck, to designated storage location.
Picking, Packing and SPS Shipping
- Picks inventory and places in containers; transports to packing lanes; verifies quantity matches with scanner instructions; moves product into final shipping container; labels container to create final shipping unit; confirms into SAP utilizing Viad@t; transports to designated shipping area; ensures orders are accurate and efficient, according to company's established guidelines and standards.
- Shippers are responsible for making sure all shipments and orders are packed onto trucks according to bills of lading and information is updated in SAP utilizing Viad@t.
- Scans and picks coils and fittings utilizing order picker according to customer orders.
- Picks and labels straight lengths; transports to shipping docks utilizing forklift.
- Operates pallet wrapper in order to prepare pallets for shipping.
- Assists with packaging of materials for shipping according to specified instructions or customer requirements; ensures all product/shipping labels are legible and accurate.
- Manually loads bundles onto trucks for shipping, according to computer generated work order and/or verbal instruction.
Put Away
- Scans pallets and inventory into receiving to determine proper storage location; transports product accordingly utilizing forklift or reach truck.
Returns/Bookings
- Receives returns; verifies quantities match with documentation; confirms items in SAP utilizing Viad@t; updates and makes notes as necessary; prints and attaches updated labels; returns product to designated storage area.
Record Keeping and Recording
- Confirms orders in SAP.
- Maintains appropriate records including but not limited to shift logs, job skills tracking, freight sheets, tracking metrics, etc.
Monitoring Logistic Quality
- Assists Supervisor with monitoring quality, including but not limited to facility and equipment care, proactive damage control, and pallet quality.
- Maintains accurate inventory levels; resolves discrepancies as they occur; recognizes the opportunity for error and takes appropriate action to eliminate it.
Cleaning and Area Upkeep
- Maintains clean work environment; may perform 5S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, and sustain) to organize and manage distribution center.
Other
- Answers questions and assists DC Team Members as needed.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook, SAP
- Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems
- Ability to motivate and lead employees
- Ability to adhere to quality standards and procedures
- Ability to read and understand information presented
- Ability to operate material handling equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, etc.
- Ability to lift and move heavy or bulky items weighing 50 pounds or more
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department
- Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level
Education, Certification/License & Work Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 4-5 years of warehouse experience
- Warehouse Management Systems experience preferred
- Lean experience preferred
Compensation
- Base: $25 - $30 hourly, based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market.
- This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company's performance and their own individual performance.
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision coverage, including infertility treatment, weight management, and physical therapy.
- Wellness Program, including wellbeing platform, wellness challenges, WorkLife Navigator services, EAP, and mental health resources.
- HSA with company contribution.
- Health Care and Dependent Care FSA options.
Financial Security
- 401(k) plan with up to 7.5% total employer contribution, including an automatic 3% company contribution plus a competitive tiered match.
- Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary coverage options.
- Voluntary benefits including legal, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Growth & Time Off
- Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, with an option for fully funded degree programs through Colorado Technical University.
- 22 days PTO.
- 9 company holidays plus 2 paid volunteer days.
- Professional development opportunities designed to help employees continue building their careers.