Material Handler Shipping Lead

The Tile Shop LLC; Ottawa Lake (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Material Handler Shipping Lead to oversee warehouse operations and ensure the efficient handling of tile products. This role involves leading a team, managing daily operations, and maintaining safety and organization in the workplace. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and the ability to lift heavy items. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) matching and paid time off. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

HSA Employer Contributions

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Team Focused Work Environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Forklift certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assign tasks to material handlers at the start of shifts.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and assist with customer inquiries.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sit-down Forklift

Reach Truck

Order Picker

Wireless RF Device

Desktop Computer

Job description

Hours of Operation are Monday - Friday 5am - 6pm (You could work 1st, 2nd or Mid shifts)

The Material Handler Shipping Lead should master all Material Handler 3 responsibilities and prove to be efficient in equipment operation and daily transaction codes within the department. The Shipping Lead is responsible for the handling of tile and tile related products in a variety of applications to distribute quality products to The Tile Shop stores and their customers, as well as assisting the Shipping Supervisor in daily operations as needed under their direction. Material handlers must maintain a clean, neat, safe, and organized work area while having the ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs. regularly and frequently move and lift to or over 100 lbs. Material handlers must have the ability to work a scheduled shift and follow direction.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to competently perform all start of shift responsibilities such as printing pick tickets, correcting order allocation issues, printing necessary pallet tags and box stickers.
• Assign tasks and job duties at the beginning of the shift and throughout the day as needed.
• Communicate effectively with members of the department and those in other departments.
• Able to assist with and/or conduct the start of shift meetings in a professional manner.
• Teach, coach, and train material handlers in the different operations within the department.
• Identify training opportunities and mentor Material Handlers to improve skills.
• Has the ability to use computer programs for training purposes without assistance and can assist others.
• Work with the supervisor to take appropriate corrective action when established procedures are not followed and participate in disciplinary action when needed.
• Assist stores with product inquiries, customer service issues, and add-on requests in a timely fashion.
• Use wireless Radio Frequency (RF) device or desktop computer to perform department related T-Codes, which include but are not limited to allocation, pull, put away, ship confirm, and inventory lookup.
• Select pick ticket to determine items to be picked, packed, palletized, or shipped.
• Convey pallets, boxes, and items from bin locations to staging areas, build areas, pallets, or crates.
• Manually lift, move, sort, carry, or place boxes and items onto/off pallets and into/out of crates.
• Ensure inventory accuracy for item or location being picked, packed, palletized, shipped, or put away to or from the bin location.
• Ability to have versatility in all categories and can perform all functions in each category at a high level.
• Participate in cycle counting program as needed.
• Understand and can perform all functions within the LTL and/or Ecomm categories and can functionally and professionally guide others.
• Can lead the team out on the floor with clear and concise direction.
• Can utilize standard procedure/transactions for inventory movement and transactions.
• Correctly use a variety of equipment including but not limited to sit-down forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, automatic wrapping machine, 2-wheeled cart, and powered and non-powered pallet jacks.
• Inspect, use, and maintain equipment in good working order.
• Ensure that all pallets and items are clearly and accurately labeled, whether outbound to customers or returning to bin location.
• Securely build and wrap pallets and crates in a timely fashion.
• Influence and maintain a positive clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Safely and properly load and unload trucks by hand and/or using a sit-down forklift or pallet jack.
• Work in other departments as needed.
• Meet scheduled attendance requirements; may work long hours which might include nights and weekends when necessary to reach goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years previous warehouse/distribution experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Strong work ethic.
• Sit-down Forklift, reach truck, and order picker experience required. Current certification or ability to be certified within 30 days of start date.
• Basic organizational, mathematical, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of proper safety measures.
• Ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs. regularly and frequently up to and over 100 lbs.
• Ability to work at varying heights.
• Ability to stand frequently as well as the ability to walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.
• Ability to move trailers around with a yard dog/switcher restricted to the complex.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives.

Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works accurately and efficiently.

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; adapts to demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Additional Information

At The Tile Shop, we are committed to developing the WHOLE you, not just the WORK you. Our benefits program is our investment in you as an important contributor to our success, and we are proud of our highly competitive package.

• Competitive Pay
• HSA Employer Contributions
• 401(k) Plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off
• Team Focused Work Environment

The Tile Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.