Team Leader Part-Time

FedEx Freight; Lincoln (IL, NE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an Operations Coordinator to ensure timely and safe shipment movements. The ideal candidate will manage team duties, train staff, and maintain operational efficiency in a dynamic environment. This role requires strong decision-making and collaborative skills, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Six months of FedEx Freight operations experience preferred.
• Experience leading, coaching or mentoring others preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform duties of assigned team.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Job description

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, responsibilities 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: Compensation listed reflects the pay range or pay rate reasonably expected for this position. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).

Pay: Pay Range: $27.36 - $30.77 per hour

Additional Details: Starting Rate of Pay: $27.36 / hour

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