Newport Aquarium Materials Handler Warehouse Team Lead

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate powered and manual equipment to OSHA/Company safety standards.
• Prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
• Maintain and input inventory transfers from our facilities.
• Be accountable to Team members and Manager, and reliable to work when scheduled.
• Display and live out Herschend principles and values: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated.
• Able to develop and maintain strong relationships with all departments.
• Frequent inventory and counting of product.
• Load, unload, move, stack, count and stage materials in the appropriate areas in accordance with company specifications.
• Support and supply departments with required stock for retail and other areas.
• Oversee the shipping and receiving procedures for the warehouse.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of trucks relating to merchandise inventory and all aquarium related deliveries.
• Check receipts against approved purchase orders and packing lists for the Retail department.
• Ensure that the proper data is entered into the inventory system.
• Ensure proper tagging of products with the correct stock numbers.
• Supervise the storage of all merchandise and ensure that such products are properly located and can be easily obtained when needed.
• Work with all departments to coordinate dock usage and staging for events and special projects.
• Daily pick-up and delivery of mail, FedEx and other small deliveries.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, build, and motivate a team.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Three (3) years previous experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Must be able to safely operate warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean record in the three (3) most recent years.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to provide exceptional customer service and problem solve without assistance.
• Must be comfortable working with Microsoft office products including Outlook and other inventory management programs.
• Qualified candidate should have strong organizational skills and able to work with minimal supervision.

REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle operator check.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Physical strength, including extended periods of sitting on forklift, lifting of 50 plus pounds, standing for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, bending and stooping.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• 40 sick hours, 40 personal hours, 8 Holidays, 80 Vacation Hours annually.
• Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match.
• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties.
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period.
• Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop.
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family.
• Training and development.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before – ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile.
• You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you start…and through to the end.
• You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics – truthful and filled with smart people; all while providing the BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE IN THE NATION!
• You can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.
• Grow U has hundreds of programs available from certifications to college prep to associates, bachelor's, and master’s degrees. Most of these programs are fully funded.
• Learn more at: https://www.newportaquarium.com/Careers/Benefits/GrowU.

Note

Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.