Warehouse Lead - LTL/DOTCOM

Holman Logistics; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking dedicated individuals for various roles involving operating lift trucks, unloading products, and ensuring accurate documentation. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to work independently. Join a diverse team committed to safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• One to two years of related experience.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks and perform routine inspections.
• Unload products from inbound carriers and verify received products.
• Load trucks efficiently and secure loads for travel.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

Organization

Adaptability

Safety Awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Scanner technology

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Operate a lift truck by driving backwards and twisting to look in the direction of travel continually.
• Operate a lift truck throughout the shift.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning or recharging batteries, and refer defects or repairs to supervisor/maintenance.
• Move controls to drive battery-powered lift trucks and transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas.
• Operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack materials.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure materials for transport.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
• Maintain reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety and security standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Unloader

• Unload products from inbound carriers (trucks and rail cars).
• Verify that received products are correctly identified and counted.
• Inspect the condition of all received products.
• Move and store products securely in designated locations.

Preloader

• Read and interpret preload orders.
• Pick products accurately from storage and stage them according to stacking guidelines.
• Load trucks efficiently, arranging products to maximize trailer space.
• Use scanning devices and computers as needed.
• Check for shortages, over-counts, and incorrect model numbers, and correct issues where possible.

Truck Loaders

• Inspect trailers before loading.
• Count units and compare with shipping documents.
• Load products into trailers according to guidelines, securing loads properly for travel.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Attendance: Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime during busy seasons.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematics: Basic math skills, including calculations with units of measure.
• Language: Ability to read and interpret documents and write simple sentences.
• Diversity-Oriented: Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Relationship Building: Maintain effective relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Productivity: Meet or exceed production guidelines and work independently.
• Paperwork: Complete documentation accurately and neatly.
• Verification: Ensure accuracy of received and outgoing products.
• Organized: Follow systematic procedures.
• Accountability: Accept responsibility for actions.
• Accuracy: Perform work thoroughly and accurately.
• Adaptability: Adjust to workplace changes.
• Autonomy: Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Safety Awareness: Recognize and address safety issues.

Skills & Abilities

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years of related experience.
• Basic computer skills, including scanner technology.
• Valid State Driver’s License; forklift certification preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to review the 'Know Your Rights' notice from the Department of Labor.