Site Liaison

Sunland Logistics Solutions; Milan (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunland Logistics Solutions in Milan, TN is looking for a dedicated team member to facilitate responsibilities within the inventory and operations department.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting training for new hires, supporting safety initiatives, and engaging with customers to meet their needs. A high school diploma or GED along with 1-3 years of warehouse experience is required. A forklift certification is also essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in warehouse operations.
• Broad knowledge of warehouse processes.
• Ability to interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safety initiatives in the warehouse.
• Conduct training for new hires.
• Support operations and customer interactions.

Skills

Warehouse operations experience

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

The Liaisoneffectively facilitates responsibilities within the inventory and operations department. The position would also work concurrently with cross functional groups to fulfill the needs of the customer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety processes – facilitate safety initiatives and help drive a positive safety culture.
• New hire orientation – conduct training for all new team members in their specific areas including certifications and monitoring the training matrix.
• Sunland Mentorship program – oversee mentoring programs for all new team members.
• Process training in all departments – conduct on-the-job training for all new hires and refresher courses as needed.
• Root causing/problem solving/finding solutions as a cross functional group
• Supports work instruction updates and implementation within the teams.
• Customer interaction – provide onsite support between Sunland and the customer to ensure customer needs are met, including root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Operations – complete duties within assigned departments.
• Forklift operations – facilitate all training required for forklift certification and includes classroom/practical review, provide refresher training when needed.
• Other Duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• 1-3 years' experience in warehouse operations
• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts
• Ability to interpret technical documents
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a team environment

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and 1-3 years of experience in warehouse operations

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possess or have ability to become forklift certified

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents, including protocols, standard operating procedures, customer orders, and pick tickets.

REASONING ABILITY

Able to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The performance of this position requires exposure to the warehouse areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and foot protection.

The team member is frequently exposed to hot, humid, and cold conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is moderate.

Dress code includes: (Casual Attire): Jeans, Tee-shirts, and sneakers.

NOTE

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.