Group Lead Person - Shipping 3rd Shift

Colonial Group; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Group Lead to direct a distribution center department, overseeing warehouse operations and the PKMS/WM system. The role requires coordinating daily tasks, training, safety, and adherence to procedures, with strong communication across shifts.

The ideal candidate will manage inventory transactions, prioritize workloads, and ensure a healthy working environment while supporting shift supervisors and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Good attendance and solid work record.
• Reading and writing literate; basic math skills.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and PKMS/WM System.

Responsibilities

• Direct area associates in department operations.
• Communicate directions and procedures to hourly workers.
• Lead and coordinate department activities and training.
• Ensure work follows procedures and safety standards.
• Manage daily inventory transactions and work orders.
• Prioritize tasks and assign duties to staff.
• Run queries to determine department needs.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervision.

Skills

Group leadership

Warehouse ops

Interpersonal skills

Team training

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Communication

PKMS/WM System

Tools

PKMS/WM System

Job description

Position Overview

Group Lead Person that directs area associates in the process flow of a department in the distribution center as directed by department supervisor. This will require knowledge of warehouse operations, shipping operations, and PKMS/WM System.

Essential Functions

• Interact and communicate effectively with employees.
• Hands-on involvement with all aspects of the department operation with the tactful transmittal of directions, instructions, and procedures to a group of hourly co-workers for the purpose of performing basic department functions.
• Lead and coordinate activities of workers engaged in department activities and possible training of new employees in job duties.
• Ensure all work is performed according to company-approved procedures, standards and specifications.
• Provide a healthy and safe environment through monthly training for all personnel.
• Expedite process flows based on communications within responsibility of departmental operation.
• Must embrace the team environment and have good interpersonal skills.
• Run queries to determine department needs.
• Perform necessary inventory transactions.
• Obtain work orders from shift supervisor or computer.
• Prioritize work orders and assign various duties to employees as needed.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervision.

Set-Up for Daily Operations

• At the start of the shift, the employee will review the work instructions and schedule with the supervisor.
• The employee will obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare of operations.
• The employee will put on all the required PPE and safety gear.
• The employee will perform a daily safety check of the assigned forklift in accordance with company policy to ensure that all devise s are functioning properly.

Job Specific Task Factors

ROM

Standing

30%

8 Hrs

Walking

30%

8 Hrs

Sitting

40%

8 Hrs

Reach, pinch, grasp, turn twist, drive

75-90%

8 Hrs

Twist back, bend,

20-50%

8 Hrs

Crouch, stoop

20-50%

8 Hrs

Reach

12-18"

Work area height

12" to 72"

Normal Wt

Max Wt

Distance

Lifting

5 lbs

50lbs

2-10ft

Carrying

5 lbs

50 lbs

2-10ft

Push/Pull (object wt)

5 bs

50 lbs

2-10ft

Break cycle

(2) 20 Min

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Good attendance and solid work record. Reading and writing literate, working mathematical knowledge, understand implied instructions, ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs. This will require knowledge of warehouse operations and PKMS/WM System related to distribution.

Certification Required

Must attain PIT Certification.