Warehouse Group Lead (Internal)

SanMar-Internal; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

SanMar is seeking a Group Lead to support daily warehouse operations, coordinating workflow and resources to meet customer service levels. You will help ensure accurate shipping, maintain safety standards, and assist with training and reporting.

The role requires leadership, multi-tasking ability, and familiarity with warehouse systems and Microsoft Office; powered lift operation experience is a plus. This is an on-site DC position with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience supporting many areas of a warehouse.
• 1-3 years experience operating powered lift equipment.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan workflow for assigned area to meet service levels.
• Ensure shipments are processed accurately and on time.
• Support safety policies and company procedures.
• Generate and maintain reports and input data consistently.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

RF scanner operation

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Powered lift equipment

Internal Operating System

Job description

Openings Across All Shifts (1st, Mid, 2nd, and 3rd shift)

What's the Short Version?

A Group Lead will provide support to daily warehouse operations and system processes. A Group Lead is responsible for effectively planning and coordinating workflow for assigned area. They ensure proper resource placement as business needs dictate and ensures shipments are processed in proper time frame to meet customer service levels. The Group Lead provides support to other areas at the discretion of the DC Supervisor and/or Shift Manager.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Ensure product is getting shipped in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Ensure compliance of company policies, procedures and practices; and support company safety efforts.
• Ensure employee productivity standards are being met and may assist with training employees including on the job training and safety training.
• Generate and maintain reports, input or acquire data, and ensure that all data is entered consistently and accurately.
• May operate a Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination with Internal Operating System to perform daily work.
• May be required to operate powered lift equipment.
• May at times communicate with trucking company dispatchers to coordinate pick up schedule changes.
• Responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition.
• Meet minimum standards and accuracy standards and delivery deadlines.
• Maintain safe, neat and clean work area by adhering to SanMar safety regulations.

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred
• 4-6 years of experience supporting many areas of a warehouse.
• 1-3 years of experience operating powered lift equipment.
• Bilingual a plus
• Detail-oriented, ability to follow through on projects, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Knowledge of Internal Operating System(s) and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team by setting a good example (i.e., exemplary performance, strong initiative, and strong attention to detail).
• Ability to read, write and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information.
• Comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Able to work both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in high-demand, high-volume environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and business matters in a professional manner and defuse employee related situations appropriately.
• May be required to complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification.
• Essential days or overtime may be required.

What's Our Offer?

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.