Operations Lead - 4 10's

Madrona Venture Labs; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Madrona Venture Labs is looking for an FC Operations Lead to supervise warehouse activities in Scranton. This full-time role involves leading a team of 8 to 10 employees, ensuring tasks such as picking, packing, and receiving are performed accurately and efficiently.

Success in this role requires strong leadership skills, organizational abilities, and physical stamina, as well as familiarity with warehouse equipment and procedures. Full-time employees will enjoy generous benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Warehouse Associate.
• Ability to lift or move at least 40 lbs.
• Basic Computer Knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Delegate responsibilities and perform assigned tasks.
• Inspect products for damages and report as needed.
• Maintain inventory and restock as necessary.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Job description

Due to the nature of our business, the FC is a cold storage facility. Proper gear will be provided upon completion of training. Please apply only if you are comfortable with working in this environment. Crowd Cow provides our employees with a fair work environment, along with medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as a generous paid vacation and time off package.

FC Operations Lead

The Operations Lead position requires an individual who can work effectively under pressure, stay organized, and lead a team of 8 to 10 employees. The candidate must be able to work alongside the manager, assist with picking, packing, and receiving tasks, and demonstrate an ability to lead by example. They should take pride in their work, be able to work independently, maintain a positive attitude, and adapt to various shifts or hours.

The Operations Lead position is directly responsible for staff working in either the picking, packing or receiving areas of the fulfillment center. They will perform various warehouse activities as well as receive, input, sort, load, and unload products. Task Leads delegate work to team members that will organize stock, maintain inventory, and process, pack, and ship orders. A keen attention to detail is a must, as leads will be inspecting products for defects and reporting damages as needed.

The primary operating schedule is Monday thru Thursday, 6am - 4:30pm, with overtime hours sometimes required based on shipping volumes.

Operations Lead Duties and Responsibilities

• Delegate responsibilities but will directly perform the same tasks as those you assign tasks to.
• Process, pack, and ship orders accurately.
• Maintain inventory of products; restock as needed.
• Inspect products for damages; report as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse environment.
• Receive and appropriately sort and store incoming products.
• Prepare products for shipping.
• Follow all safety protocol and warehouse procedures.
• Maintain adequate levels of supplies for your specific area including corrugated material, paper, labels, safety knives and marketing materials.
• Interact with management and team members in other departments to plan, execute and report on initiatives.
• Actively look for efficiency gains, process improvements and potential shortfalls.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

FC Task Lead Associate Skills and Qualifications

• This role is an internal track position to an Operations Supervisor Role.
• Proven track record as a Warehouse Associate.
• Proven track record of reliable attendance.
• Proven track record of problem solving and proactive problem resolution.
• Basic Computer Knowledge.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Proven work experience in a warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other necessary warehouse equipment.
• Ability to skillfully and safely operate a forklift.
• Good working knowledge of our warehouse data systems.
• Solid communication skills and inventory skills.
• Physical stamina and dexterity necessary for the work; ability to lift or move at least 40 lbs.

This is a full time position with an hourly rate of $21.00 per hour, with OT after 40 hrs in a week.

Full time employees receive generous medical benefits and paid time off packages.

Crowd Cow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Crowd Cow and the state/country where you work.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.