Are you looking to work for a small growing company with a great culture? We are hiring!
Shippers Supply is a growing packaging solutions company that has been providing customer solutions since 1928. We have an outstanding small company culture of teamwork, fun, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit where YOU can make a difference ... Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm
The Warehouse Lead will support the Warehouse Supervisor by providing direction and support of daily tasks to other Warehouse Associates to ensure . The lead will also support daily work by performing the job duties of a Warehouse Associate routinely as needed.
Key Accountabilities:
• Perform job duties of Warehouse Associates
• Proficiently perform all warehouse tasks that include shipping, receiving, picking, put away, loading, and inventory counts
• Understand and follow warehouse processes, work instructions, and guidelines
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, which includes, standup lift, forklift, stock picker, compactors, wrap machine, etc
• Identify and resolve general problems concerning warehouse process and procedures related to picking, put away, loading, shipping, receiving, inventory, equipment, and materials
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; oversee all warehouse housekeeping tasks
• Assist in performing general maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Follow all quality and safety standards
• May be asked to assist production as needed
• Plan and organize tasks and staff to ensure safety, efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify issues that may lead to safety hazards, inaccurate inventory, and inefficiencies and take prompt corrective action to resolve such issues
• Provide training and direction to employees to ensure processes and expectations are understood
• Respond to questions and concerns from employees, maintain open communication and foster a positive work environment
• Assist Supervisor by monitoring, auditing, and enforcing procedures related to safety, quality, accuracy, and productivity
• Recommend continuous improvements to the department and workflow
• Independently initiate approved improvements within the department
• Assist in the documentation and development of SOP and work instructions
• Other essential functions
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Previous shipping, receiving, and/or warehouse experience
• Previous Lead or Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead by example, communicate openly, motivate and support employees, and have a team approach toward work
• Ability to regularly lift 20 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to perform measurements using rulers and tape measures and perform basic arithmetic
• Ability to read, interpret and explain production and warehouse paperwork, work instructions and guidelines to a diverse workforce
• Attention to detail
• Ability to pass and maintain Forklift certification. Prior Forklift experience a must, stand up preferred
• Basic level computer skills, experience using of MRP/ERP preferred
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
Work Environment
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, reach and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Work is performed in a warehouse environment
• Temperature fluctuations with dock doors opening and closing
Benefits
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Company-paid long term disability
• 401k with company match
• Positive company culture
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays and floating holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
