Warehouse Lead

Fleetpride; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. The role provides support to the Branch by expediting parts to the Drivers for delivery to customers and other Branches.

Responsibilities include pulling and organizing orders, loading/unloading, stocking inventory, shipping, and maintaining safety standards in the warehouse. A High School Diploma and forklift certification are required, with 3 years warehouse experience and 1 year forklift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift operator certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of general warehouse experience.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Pull and organize customer orders for delivery from the warehouse by part number and quantity.
• Load/unload materials, secure loads, and prepare shipments for UPS, mail, or carriers.
• Stock inventory, label items, and maintain designated warehouse areas.
• Train new employees on equipment and safety practices as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Critical thinking

Coordination

Active learning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide support to the Branch in expediting parts to the Drivers for delivery to customers as well as for delivery to other Branches of the company.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Pull and organize customer orders for delivery from warehouse by part number and quantity as directed by picking ticket in priority assigned. Manually, load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices. Load materials into vehicles and install bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Stock and maintain inventory items in designated warehouse storage areas. Package, label and ship customer orders by UPS, US Mail, bus, motor freight and local truck deliveries. Weigh materials or products and record weight and other production data on tags and labels. Complete forklift operator training annually, provided by company. Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors. Train new employees on the proper use and maintenance of equipment and facilities utilized in the performance of their job. Follow-up to ensure results are achieved. Work on special projects as appointed by the warehouse manager.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Education Ø High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate
• Skills Ø Forklift operator certification
• Communicating: Conveying information to others in an effective manner. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implication of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Experience Ø Minimum of 3 year of general warehouse experience.
• Experience Ø Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a forklift

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Inside/Outside Conditions, Varied Temperature Changes, Minimal Chemical Hazards, Vibration, Dust, Vehicle Noise

EQUIPMENT

OSHA approved steel toed safety shoes required from the first day of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Handling of normal stock will include lifting or carrying parts in excess of 60 lbs. up to 15% of the time. Majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 60 lbs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions. Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation’s largest distributor of heavy duty parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket. FleetPride’s sophisticated network of over 450 locations, more than 110 service centers, and six distribution centers ensures customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them. We also offer heavy duty expertise with some of the best and brightest people in the industry. FleetPride offers career opportunities for self‑motivated professionals and now boasts more than 5,500 experts who are empowered and driven to create tailored solutions and solve problems for each customer’s unique needs.