Lead, Shipping and Receiving

FORTNA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA is seeking an experienced warehouse associate in Louisville to verify and prepare shipments, manage stock, and support receiving/shipping processes. You will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, assist with cycle counts, and help maintain safety and accuracy in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in warehouse/fulfillment, ERP experience (Infor preferred), and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a warehouse/fulfillment environment.
• ERP experience required; Infor preferred.
• Must have intermediate computer user knowledge.
• Shipping and Receiving experience required.
• Knowledge of WMS and RF guns.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and ability to read a tape measure.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Schedule LTL and TL shipments.
• Review and process daily cycle counts.
• Lead daily safety talks and enforce safety policies.
• Train new Clerks and Material Handlers to meet standards.
• Lead Clerks and Material Handlers in daily functions.
• Operate lift trucks or hand trucks to move materials.
• Operate PB crimp tools (diagnosis, repair, processing).
• Operate stretch wrapping equipment.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Perform computer functions to track goods.
• Support receiving/shipping to meet customer stocking needs.
• Receive all materials designated for parts fulfillment.
• Report defective materials to department supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work area.
• Arrange trucks for pickup per customer PO.
• Part Receiving/Stocking cross work; Part picking/shipping cross work.

Skills

Forklift

Reach truck

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Infor ERP

RF guns

Tape measure

Job description

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn’t just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. “Join the Movement” encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves.Our Team. Our Passion.Our Approach.

Lead team to verify and keep records on incoming/outgoing shipments and prepare items for Stocking/Picking by performing the following duties to meet quality and productivity standards. Must operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for scheduling LTL and TL shipments.
• Review and process daily cycle counts.
• Lead daily safety talks/stretches and help enforce “zero” tolerance safety policy.
• Train new Clerks and Material Handlers to meet team/company standards.
• Lead Clerks and Material handlers in all daily functions, to meet company and team goals.
• Operate lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.
• Operate PB crimp tools, including diagnosis, repair, and processing.
• Operate stretch wrapping Equipment.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials/supplies.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Supports the receiving/shipping of goods with a high quality and attention to detail to comply with customer stocking needs/request.
• Responsible for receiving all materials designated for parts fulfillment department.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department Supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Responsible for arranging trucks for pick up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order.
• Part Receiving/Stocking cross work.
• Part picking/shipping cross work.Other responsibilities may be assigned from the department supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a warehouse/fulfillment environment.
• One year ERP experience required. (Infor Preferred)
• Must have intermediate computer user knowledge.
• Shipping and Receiving experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of WMS and RF guns.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Attention to detail, self-starter, and must have ability to solve intermediate problems.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3-5 years of forklift & reach truck experience
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug screen.
• Ability to lift, up to 50 lbs.

The base hourly range for this role is $18.17 - $25.00. This range represents the low and high end of the base hourly range for this position. The actual base rate offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.