Distribution Center Team Leader - 1st Shift

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

Job Summary

The position provides leadership to Distribution Center staff and will assist with the daily functions associated with the operation of the Distribution Center. The position will carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following areas: Pick-Packing, Receiving, Shipping and other associated Distribution Center areas. This position is an individual contributor role and does not include formal people management responsibilities.

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.

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

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work flexible hours/overtime when necessary, including weekends
• Must be extremely professional, ethical and customer-focused
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment
• Regular and on-time attendance

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

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