Outbound - Warehouse Team Lead I

Duties

• Perform all duties of a Warehouse Associate II and Material Handler I.
• Assist Warehouse Associates in prioritizing work.
• Assign Warehouse Associates to areas as needed to meet warehouse demands.
• Aid in interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Assist with disciplining employees.
• Effectively use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other methods to drive continuous improvement.
• Address employee complaints and resolve problems.
• Collaborate with Customer Service on issues and special projects.
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor to manage personnel issues including time off requests and timecard approval.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge to serve as back-up to the department Supervisor.
• Work with Human Resources for staffing needs.
• Perform weekly forklift inspections.
• Absorb and ensure accurate inventory counts.
• Ensure all equipment and tools in the area are in proper working order.
• Assist with running productivity reports.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Follow all safety rules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of warehouse operations experience preferred.
• Retail Floor Handheld (RF) handheld experience required.
• Must be certified to operate forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Strong proficiency in English communication including reading, writing, and verbal interactions are required for complying with safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Physical Demands: Regularly stand and walk on level surfaces for a prolonged period; frequently talk and hear, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms above shoulder height and below the waist; must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. 70% of the day and up to 65 lbs. 30% of the day.