Inbound Lead

Imperial Distributors, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth culture

Discounted product store

Food events

Summer food trucks

Bus route location

Job summary

Imperial Distributors, Inc. in Worcester, MA is seeking an Inbound Lead to ensure the inbound department meets safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards.

You will operate a forklift to load/unload pallets and coordinate with Supervisors to align with company goals, while training new hires and cross-training across inbound areas. The role requires basic computer skills, a high school diploma or GED, and preferred warehouse and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills for login and simple instructions.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Training/leading others experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Meet productivity and accuracy standards.
• Adhere to safety, quality and production standards.
• Cross-train in all inbound areas (Forklift Operator, Stocker, Receiver, Inbound Support).
• Operate forklift, cherry picker, reach truck or transporter to move pallets.
• Assist supervisors with daily work direction and shift start tasks.
• Train new hires and transfers on inbound processes and company culture.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Leadership experience

Basic computer skills

Reading/comprehension

Presentations skills

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Summary:

As an Inbound Lead, you will be ensuring all inbound departments meet company standards in safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping; Receiving, Bulk, Stocking, Inbound Support. Work with Supervisors to build and maintain focus on Company Goals. You will drive a stand up, battery powered, forklift truck, to load or unload pallets into designed areas through the warehouse. You will utilize either a cherry picker, reach truck, or transporter to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products or pallets.

Schedule

Tues – Sat 9:00am to 5:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meets productivity and accuracy standard.
• Follows all module safety training/requirements.
• Possible floater to other Imperial warehouses or different areas of the Distribution Center
• Adhere to strict safety, quality and production standards.
• Help maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Assist Supervisor in providing team member direction.
• Assist Supervisor in providing team members daily work assignments, including Start of shift, and through the shift. Monitor workload in assigned area and move labor as necessary.
• Works with trainers and also be a trainer to new hires and transfers; training them on Inbound process and acclimate them to company culture, expectations, and connecting them to the team.
• Utilize the radio for communication with Supervisors, Inventory Control, etc.
• Adhere to all company policies
• Follow direction of other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction.
• While our Inbound Lead is supporting our Inbound department, it is critical you are cross trained in all areas of inbound. Below is a list of the responsibilities from each of those areas. This position is expected to learn all Forklift Operator, Stocker, Receiver, Inbound Support Responsibilities.

Qualification: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills – requiring able to use a log in and password and follow simple instructions.
• Some warehouse experience preferred
• Training, coaching and/or leading others experience preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Why Join Us

• Growth Culture: Opportunities for professional advancement
• Employee Perks: Discounted product store, food events, and summer food trucks
• Conveniently located 150 Blackstone River Rd. Worcester, MA on a Bus Route!

**A full comprehensive job description will be available during the interview process, this is a condensed job posting.

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