Support Warehouse Team Lead

About the role

Ryder is seeking a Full Time Warehouse Team Lead in Aberdeen, Maryland. This position involves leading and improving warehouse operations, managing daily tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts for optimal warehouse efficiency.
• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Allocate resources and organize daily work duties to optimize shift/team operational logistics.
• Inspire and guide team members towards improved KPIs using appropriate leadership styles and methods.
• Afford orientation and provide necessary information, technology, and tools for employees to perform their jobs.
• Promote health and safety practices within the warehouse.
• Handle day-to-day paperwork such as picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, and complete/deliver daily reports.
• Propose action plans to enhance operations effectiveness and service levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year or more powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• One (1) year or more previous experience as Team Lead preferred.
• One (1) year or more Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) experience preferred.
• One (1) year or more previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with an RF scanner.
• Valid forklift operator's license certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proactive approach to responsibilities.
• Maintain composure under pressure.
• Working using health and safety methods.
• Bilingual (For Québec locations only).

Qualifications

• Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.