Lead Distribution Center Specialist

About the role

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry-leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer, currently has a Lead Distribution Center Specialist opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into the Specialty Chemical Distribution (SCD) Division located in Germantown, WI.

You will coordinate distribution center activities in a Business Unit by adhering to all safety guidelines and standards in a team environment, as well as execute operational transactions to support the operations in their assigned department.

Responsibilities

• Contribute transactionally to support DC performance
• Primary contact between the team and the supervisor for operational daily needs
• Partner with management to assess and improve on team performance
• Using data tools and metrics to assess and make operational decisions
• Initial assessment of problems, working with internal counterparts to determine next steps
• Coordinate department level activities with the team and DC leadership
• Train staff on RF Scanner, and computer system
• Support process to contribute to the accuracy of the inventory

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related industrial experience and/or training
• High school diploma or equivalency (GED, HSED)
• Forklift certification preferred
• DOT Hazardous Materials, and IATA a plus
• Effective leadership skills
• Proficient written, oral communication
• Basic organizational skills
• Ability to work within complex system and process
• Experience in MS Office programs and Warehouse software (Latitude, P21, RF Scanner etc.)
• Agile in identifying and making recommendations to resolve problems
• Models and promotes self-directed work team culture
• Proven ability to solve problems with standardized solution
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more.

Schedule

First Shift Hours: 8-hour shifts between 7:00am–5:30pm CT.

What's In It For You

• Clean, Organized, Climate controlled and Safe Warehouse Environment
• Above Market Wages
• Family-owned Promoting Work-life Balance