Warehouse Lead

The Suddath Companies; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Climate Controlled Environment

Onsite Employee Cafeteria

Free Access to Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

The Suddath Companies is seeking a Material Handler for a night shift (Mon-Fri, 1:30pm-10:00pm) in Jacksonville, FL. This role involves operating forklifts and other equipment to load, unload, and move merchandise, while maintaining strict inventory controls and adhering to OSHA standards.

You will assist in packing, labeling, and preparing products for shipment, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a stable, 100+ year-old company known for its inclusive culture and comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner following OSHA standards and prescribed work methods.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product using a forklift, reach truck, or pallet rider.
• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Pull and pack products for shipment and ensure accurate quantity and type.
• Move product from staging to rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Maintain inventory records and ensure accuracy of inbound/outbound shipments.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory control

RF scanner use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Move management software

Timekeeping system

HRIS

Job description

Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level? At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.
• Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development

For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.

FACILITY PERKS

• Fully Climate Controlled Environment
• Onsite Employee Cafeteria
• Free Access to the Onsite Fitness Center

SHIFT HOURS

Night Shift: Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-10:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards including daily inspection and maintenance.
• Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift, reach truck, or motorized pallet rider.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Pick and pack (order picking and/or assembly of products in less than full case lots), light assembly (assembly of light mechanical or electrical component parts or sub-assemblies that may require the use of hand tools) and record storage.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Ensures customers’ special requests are carried out and all problems and/or discrepancies investigated.
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions.
• Maintain a clean neat and orderly work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Leadership – Supervise the training, development, appraisal and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel, if applicable.

General Direction Supervision - receive very general guidance with respect to overall objectives; work is usually quite independent of others; operate within division or department policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Other Duties & Responsibilities: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Perform other duties as assigned or account-specific requirements. Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Education & Experience

High school or G.E.D. degree; or minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Computer Operations

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS and other software systems used in the performance of job duties.

RF Scanner Planning/Organization

Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday. Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Certified license of powered material handling equipment.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Outdoors and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation. Exposure to vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining work spaces. Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists. Frequent lifting and carrying of items. Loud noises typical.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Activity: Stand - Over 2/3 Time
• Walk - Over 2/3 Time
• Sit – Under 1/3 Time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time
• Reach with hands and arms – Over 2/3 Time
• Climb or balance – Over 2/3 Time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Over 2/3 Time
• Talk or hear – Over 2/3 Time
• Taste or smell – Under 1/3 Time
• Other - None

Physical Activity Level

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. The employee must be able to carry and climb a ladder. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an8‑hourday) Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis. Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

Manual Dexterity

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

Special Vision Requirements

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services. The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Suddath Companies moves people and businesses together with our group of privately‑owned companies and family of brands, including Perdue and Phase Integration. Our mission is to serve our customers, communities and each other with the highest level of care, making lives easier by delivering in the moments that matter. Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our values have been and continue to be at the foundation of everything we do. They are: Trust We foster an environment of trust through our integrity, dependability and accountability. We fulfill our promises to each other and our customers. Innovation We look for ways to continuously improve our customer and employee experience by challenging the status quo, taking smart risks and learning from mistakes. Teamwork We collaborate through common goals as one team, welcoming the diversity of ideas, encouraging and supporting one another and celebrating contributions. Caring We show empathy in all that we do, operating with compassion and understanding. We promote a safe and healthy work environment. Agility We overcome challenges by being nimble and resilient, quickly accepting, driving and adapting to change.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS/DISABLED