Warehouse Lead

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​​The team leader is responsible for leading tasks associated with Aurora, Ohio outbound. This means leading tasks including but not limited to check in, matching, sorting, packing, processing, and all other functions to support processing outbound orders.  Use of the Warehouse management system (WMS) and Radio frequency devices (RF’s) may be required to carry out processing of material, and to maintain inventory integrity.   

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Your Impact 

• ​​​Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.  

• ​Identify and report faulty equipment, damage, and safety concerns to Supervisor immediately.  

• ​Follow company standards and legal regulations to ensure a safe and positive work atmosphere.  

• ​Leads various tasks throughout Aurora facility, including, but not limited to: 

• ​Check-in, matching, unpacking, matching, counting, sorting, packing, and processing. 

• ​Teach, train and communicate safety, quality, and productivity standards 

• ​Motivate and engage operational staff and associates to ensure facility results are achieved in a high energy, engaging environment 

• ​Solve daily operational problems with a can-do approach 

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Outbound Operations Responsibilities 

• Be available to work beyond the regularly scheduled shift when operationally necessary to complete daily outbound work. 

• Complete required daily reporting and scan pick tickets accurately. 

• Coordinate corrugate orders and snap-packing activities with management guidance. 

• Maintain outbound aisles and coordinate the picking, packing, shipping, and confirmation of large customer and stock orders, including Balkamp, Family Farm, Tractor Supply, international shipments, and other large orders. 

• Follow established processes for Central East, England, and France shipments, including P21 transactions, paperwork and spreadsheet organization, and email communication. 

• Schedule and confirm LTL shipments and process international shipments. 

• Process production orders for picking and maintain proficiency in applicable shipping software and systems, including P21 and Quick Ship. 

• Assist with packing decisions and make rate-shopping and LTL/ground shipping decisions with management guidance. 

• Assist with picking and packing when order volumes are high or additional support is needed. 

• Recognize significant increases in order volume and request support from other departments with management guidance. 

• Position pickers and packers based on order volume, with guidance from the Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager. 

• Organize, track, and record pick tickets as they are generated. 

• Coordinate daily UPS, FedEx, USPS, and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. 

• Oversee the daily picking, packing, shipping, and confirmation of outbound orders. 

Essential Job Functions 

Physical Involvement 

• Continuous gripping of objects of varying sizes and weights up to 13lbs.                    

• Continuous standing and walking on concrete floor. 

• Frequent kneeling, crouching, bending, squatting, looking up and twisting. 

• Frequent elevated work at waist to chest level. 

• Frequent lifting of 50lbs. 

• Frequent lifting of 50lbs.-70lbs. from floor to waist level. 

• Frequent push/pull of up to 50lbs. 

• Frequent reaching from overhead to waist level of up to 13lbs. 

• Maximal lift of 70lbs. 

• Occasional carry of 20lbs. in one hand. 

• Occasional climbing of stairs and ladder. 

• Occasional lifting to chest level of 70lbs. 

• Occasional pushing/pulling of 400lbs. hand truck. 

• Occasional pushing/pulling to 65lbs. at waist level. 

Behavior and Mental Involvement 

• Must be able to coach and lead a TEAM 

• Must be able to resolve and escalate conflict when necessary 

• Must be able to communicate effectively with all operational staff and co-workers 

• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). 

• Must be able to understand and communicate both verbally and in written form in English since instructions, labels and other documents are in English. 

• Must be able to take direction, accept change and handle additional tasks as assigned. 

• Must not present a direct threat or unreasonable risk to him/herself or others. 

• Must represent the Company in a positive manner to co-workers and outside personnel. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies 

• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, work-assist vehicles, and band saws 

• Ability to quickly learn shipping and operating systems, including P21 and Quick Ship 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel 

• Ability to take direction, adapt to change, and accept additional assignments 

• Effective communication with operational staff, co-workers, and outside personnel 

• Detail-oriented decision-making and problem-solving 

• Ability to multitask, organize work, and prioritize competing operational needs 

• Leadership and team coordination 

Your Experience and Qualifications 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

The team leader will set up work areas, direct workflow, allocate resources, and improve processes within a workgroup. The team leader reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and does not have disciplinary or corrective-action authority. 

Working Conditions 

• Work is primarily performed within a warehouse setting both indoors and outdoors. 

• Noise levels vary; however, there is no continuous exposure to hazardous noise levels. 

• Proper lifting techniques and caution in handling materials contribute to the maximum safety of the employee.