Warehouse Lead

RTP Company; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RTP Company is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and maintain safety and efficiency standards in Henderson, KY.

You will weigh and package materials, load and unload trucks, label stock, process inbound and outbound freight, and support shipping and receiving activities while collaborating with production. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and 3–5 years of related experience, forklift experience, and basic computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving documents.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) familiarity.
• Ability to learn software programs to complete job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Documents/Record Incoming raw material information.
• Loads, unloads, and picks materials as needed.
• Operates heavy motorized material handling equipment.
• Moves material or merchandise to and from storage facilities.
• Examines materials for damage.
• Stores and stacks items in accordance with established storage rules and methods.
• Counts and arranges inventory as needed.
• Assembles, prepares, and checks merchandise to be loaded onto trucks.
• Ensures shipments are properly labeled and packed.
• Obtains related documentation for each order.
• Ensures correct ingredients are delivered to the work area.
• Mixes and weighs out ingredients to meet customer orders and specifications.
• Sets up and starts any weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures.
• Remains aware of any issues or concerns with machinery and processes.
• Supplies production laborers with appropriate materials and keeps all equipment operational.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

English reading/writing

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brief Description

The Warehouse Lead is accountable for the daily warehouse operations, ensures inventory accuracy, and maintains safety and efficiency standards. This position is responsible for weighing and packaging materials in the production department as well as loading and unloading trucks, labeling stock and non-stock materials, processing inbound and outbound freight bills, and completing any other tasks related to Shipping and Receiving.

Brief Description

The Warehouse Lead is accountable for the daily warehouse operations, ensures inventory accuracy, and maintains safety and efficiency standards. This position is responsible for weighing and packaging materials in the production department as well as loading and unloading trucks, labeling stock and non-stock materials, processing inbound and outbound freight bills, and completing any other tasks related to Shipping and Receiving.

Work Schedule

1st Shift 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Documents/ Record Incoming raw material information
• Loads, unloads, and picks materials as needed
• Operates heavy motorized material handling equipment
• Moves material or merchandise to and from storage facilities
• Examines materials for damage
• Stores and stacks items in accordance with established storage rules and methods
• Counts and arranges inventory as needed
• Assembles, prepares, and checks merchandise to be loaded onto trucks
• Ensures shipments are properly labeled and packed
• Obtains related documentation for each order
• Ensures correct ingredients are delivered to the work area
• Mixes and weighs out ingredients to meet customer orders and specifications
• Sets up and starts any weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures
• Remains aware of any issues or concerns with machinery and processes
• Supplies production laborers with appropriate materials and keeps all equipment operational
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Must be able to read and follow manuals and procedures
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be able to maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Must have a positive attitude
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend
• Must be able to pass a forklift test
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Education And Experience

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of related work experience
• Forklift experience
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving documents
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to learn software programs to complete job tasks

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Regularly

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl,
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment
• Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Frequently

• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles

Occasionally

• Sit
• Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds.
• Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection

Other

• Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Summary

RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.

EOE, including disability/vets; 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.