Warehouse Lead/Yard Driver

Essential Functions

• Affords assistance to supervisors in coordinating workflow and recommending work assignments.
• Reviews orders, shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences.
• Sets up job functions for team members according to shipping and receiving schedules and operational needs.
• Assigns tasks and monitors productivity to uphold high standards of quality, accuracy, cleanliness, product damage reduction, safety, and overall efficiency.
• Conducts team talks or start-up meetings in collaboration with supervisors.
• Plans, coordinates, and monitors operations within the warehouse to ensure timely deliveries, minimize irregularities, and reduce damage.
• Handles issues that arise during order picking, loading, or inbounding.
• Maintains a safe work environment by supporting safety programs, educating team members, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Communicates policies, safety regulations, and standard operating procedures to team members; follows up on compliance and takes corrective action as needed.
• Ensures the facility remains clean and organized.
• Minimizes product damage.
• Counsels and coaches team members on job performance, methods, and safety.
• Investigates operational errors and recommends corrective actions.
• Collaborates with management to maintain inventory accuracy and quality control standards.
• Notifies supervisors of operational issues and provides recommendations for corrective action.
• Drives vehicles or operates machinery to complete work assignments or assist workers.
• Communicates with management, supervisors, and team members to gather knowledge for training and to understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives, and technologies.
• Conducts group and/or one-on-one training sessions on topics such as Company Culture and Expectations, Job Functions and Safety Guidelines.
• Makes suggestions for improving work procedures, increasing efficiency, enhancing customer service levels, optimizing work conditions, and minimizing expenses.
• Ensures reliable attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Complies with safety and security standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Position Qualifications

• Attendance - Ability to work the required schedule and arrive on time.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) in a courteous and professional manner.
• Mathematics - Ability to perform basic calculations and understand documents like safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Language - Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Relationship Building - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Productivity - Ability to maintain a high level of production that meets or exceeds established guidelines.
• Paperwork - Ability to complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately, as well as verify paperwork to ensure customer receives correct products.
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing tasks, direct others, and delegate tasks.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility for actions and account for them.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.