Distribution Center Lead & WMS Specialist

Phoenix-Contact; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Health benefits

On-site gym

401k

Job summary

Phoenix Contact in Harrisburg, PA, seeks an experienced DC Operations Associate to lead distribution center activities, including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping. This role is individual contributor with hands-on responsibilities and requires strong leadership and communication skills.

You will support the DC supervisor, operate the WMS and related systems, train workers, and ensure accuracy and timely order fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have G.E.D.
• 1+ year of experience and be able to communicate and lead effectively.
• Familiarity with use of personal computers.
• Experience/familiarity of warehouse management systems and related business systems.
• Ability to effectively delegate when necessary.
• High degree of accuracy in work.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist distribution center supervisor with overseeing and performing all duties of distribution center operation, including receiving, cycle counting, picking, and packing and shipping.
• Work with distribution center supervisor and distribution center workers to ensure that all work is done according to company’s process specifications.
• Assist distribution center supervisor in scheduling workflow and activities to achieve optimal customer service.
• Assist distribution center supervisor in undertaking and operating WMS and distribution center-related central business system functions.
• WMS key user: provide assistance to distribution center workers with use of WMS, including training.
• Investigate and correct operational issues within WMS.
• Contact Viastore WMS hotline support when necessary.
• Handle minor ASRS hardware issues (non-mechanical) and contact internal facility ASRS maintenance personnel as needed for mechanical issues.
• Ensure quality of work by investigating errors and reviewing procedures with distribution center workers.
• Be a role model and lead by example.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

WMS familiarity

Delegation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Phoenix Contact in Harrisburg, PA, seeks an experienced DC Operations Associate to lead distribution center activities, including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping. This role is individual contributor with hands-on responsibilities and requires strong leadership and communication skills.

You will support the DC supervisor, operate the WMS and related systems, train workers, and ensure accuracy and timely order fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.