DC Shipper Receiver TX - Lead

Default Brand; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture co. in Mesquite, TX is seeking a Shipping Lead to supervise the day-to-day operations of the shipping work group and assist the supervisor as directed.

You will train new employees on safety, product handling, housekeeping and standard operating procedures, lead on-the-floor activities, and help resolve production problems while supporting team collaboration. The role requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead employees in all functions in the work group
• Provide on-the-floor training to employees
• Monitor housekeeping
• Assign work to employees
• Resolve group production problems
• Contact appropriate personnel for assistance when needed
• Assist the Supervisor in the effective operation of the work group
• Perform department direct labor functions as assigned
• Periodically assist in special assigned projects as needed
• Participate in team meetings and activities
• Assist with training of other employees
• Attend scheduled training sessions
• Work as a member of a team
• Follow safe work practices
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Perform general housekeeping duties in area
• Suggest improvements on process inputs

Job description

A Shipping Lead will be assigned the duties of assisting with the day-to‑day operations of a work group, and assist the supervisor as directed. The Shipping Lead will also be responsible for training all new employees on safety, product handling, housekeeping, and certification, and other applicable distribution center standard operating procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Lead employees in all functions in the work group
• Provide on-the-floor training to employees
• Monitor housekeeping
• Assign work to employees
• Resolve group production problems
• Contact appropriate personnel for assistance when needed
• Assist the Supervisor in the effective operation of the work group
• Perform department direct labor functions as assigned
• Periodically assist in special assigned projects as needed
• Participate in team meetings and activities
• Assist with training of other employees
• Attend scheduled training sessions
• Work as a member of a team
• Follow safe work practices
• Other duties as assigned by management

Marginal Functions:

• Perform general housekeeping duties in area
• Suggest improvements on process inputs

Physical Demands:

• Stand frequently
• Walk frequently
• Use hands, wrists and/ or arms continuously
• Reach above shoulders frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch frequently
• Communicate continuously
• Use foot or feet to operate machine frequently
• Lift, push and/or pull up to:
• 25 - 50 lbs. frequently
• 50 - 100lbs. occasionally
• 100+ lbs. (based on product)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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