Warehouse Lead

Job Profile Summary

Responsible for the storage and movement of materials and finished goods including:

• Shipping & Receiving
• Warehousing
• Order Filling, Picking, and Packing
• Inventory Control & Records Management
• Dispatch
• Developing transport schedules, methods, and routes
• Analyzing and projecting transportation costs
• Cooking customs clearances and permits
• Maintaining, loading, packing and driving vehicles
• Evaluating, selecting, and managing ongoing relationships with external transport providers (e.g., fuel suppliers, trucking/shipping companies, etc.)
• Acquiring and managing fleet vehicles

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Supervisors to determine the daily, weekly, and monthly workload. Direct team of employees and provide leadership and assistance with the daily operations to meet all daily objectives. Assist employees with exceptions and problem resolution. Perform warehouse duties including but not limited to:

• Unloading and loading of shipments
• Put away and replenishment
• Receiving a selection of products
• Item demand/count checks
• Communicate any issues or suggestions to Supervisor
• Train and assess new employees and re-train as necessary
• Ensure all employees are performing duties accurately and efficiently
• Assist management with safety initiatives
• Assist management with other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience: 2-5 years’ warehouse experience, including strong knowledge of Import/Export receiving and shipping and inventory control processes, procedures and practices
• Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency
• Ability to effectively write and present information/reports and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and inter-department staff
• Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and develop individuals and teams
• Able to engage and lead team discussions and meetings
• Understands team dynamics and works well within a team structure
• Collaborative management style and a strategic team player
• Able to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Able to understand team dynamics and work well within a team structure
• Capable of working with associates from other departments and shifts in a proactive and constructive manner
• Able to add, subtract, multiply & divides into all units of measure
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent
• Able to use whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Able to understand and execute all relevant policies and procedures in a consistent, timely and objective manner
• Able to read, follow and execute all safety guidelines in the warehouse
• Customer Service – Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed
• Planning / Organization – Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments
• Detail Oriented – Attention to details and accuracy
• Proven experience in performing in a diverse workforce
• Ability to build working relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and customers
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)
• Experience with High jump/PeopleSoft, Voice Recognition and RF devices preferred
• Must be certified on warehouse equipment
• WMS (Warehouse Management System) experience preferred

Physical Demands

The physical, mental, and environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office & warehouse equipment and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance. During a regular workday, the employee must be able to stand and walk 75% of the time. This position will primarily work in a warehouse environment and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold and elevated ambient temperature and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and the environment fast-paced.

Overview

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.