Team Leader Part-Time

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a cargo operations coordinator to help ensure shipments move on time and damage-free while following safe work procedures.

You will coordinate team tasks, assist with loading/unloading trucks, supervise under management guidance, and train teammates. This role requires strong teamwork, decision making, and adherence to policies. Starting pay is $26.85 per hour, with potential for growth based on performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of FedEx Freight operations experience preferred.
• Experience leading, coaching or mentoring others preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Good decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and make quick decisions with available information.
• Excellent cooperative and collaborative skills to effectively work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Basic knowledge of operations systems and Outlook.
• Ability to lift / carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force up to several times per day.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Ability to read material such as signs, labels, and shipping documents.
• Required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, bend twist and squat.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform duties of assigned team.
• Coordinate the loading/unloading of trucks in a safe efficient manner.
• Under guidance of management, coordinate work tasks for assigned team and ensure manpower is available to perform required work.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Ensure established policies, procedures and job methods are followed.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members.
• Conduct pre-shift meeting in absence of supervisor.
• Provide input to management regarding employee development and/or conduct issues.
• Give and receive feedback; ask questions and seek direction, as required.
• Keep management informed regarding employee job methods and productivity.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

Math skills

Reading documents

Physical fitness

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Outlook

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 26.85 per hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

Coordinate and perform duties of operations personnel to ensure movement of shipments on time and damage free while demonstrating safe work procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and perform duties of assigned team
• Coordinate the loading/unloading of trucks in a safe efficient manner
• Under guidance of management, coordinate work tasks for assigned team and ensure manpower is available to perform required work
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of material handling equipment
• Ensure established policies, procedures and job methods are followed
• Provide on-the-job training to team members
• Conduct pre-shift meeting in absence of supervisor
• Provide input to management regarding employee development and/or conduct issues
• Give and receive feedback; ask questions and seek direction, as required
• Keep management informed regarding employee job methods and productivity
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months of FedEx Freight operations experience preferred
• Experience leading, coaching or mentoring others preferred
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize assignments and make quick decisions with available information
• Excellent cooperative and collaborative skills to effectively work within a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Basic knowledge of operations systems and Outlook
• Ability to lift / carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force up to several times per day
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Ability to read material such as signs, labels, and shipping documents
• Required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, bend twist and squat

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties of the job are performed in both an office and dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise

May require extended hours in order to meet operational needs

Must be able to work different shifts and/or weekends

Fast-paced, deadline oriented

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