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Warren Distribution’s Warehouse Lead in Glen Dale, WV oversees inbound and outbound product flow, transports items, and maintains records to meet quality and safety standards. The role supports supervisors in daily tasks and ensures tasks are completed safely and efficiently in a demanding warehouse.
The position requires experience with forklift operation, WMS usage, and adherence to safety policies, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement in productivity.
The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the smooth flow of incoming and outgoing product in a warehouse setting The individual in this position will transport products and maintain accurate records of all activity and will also assist supervisors in daily department task management ensuring team duties are performed in a manner that meets company quality and safety standards This position is located in a warehouse environment which may include being exposed to work in highprecarious places moving machinery marked changes in temperature and humidity and dust odors and fumes The individual in this position will frequently need to drive a forklift and physically transport products Moderate to heavy physical labor such as transporting heavy items is required on a regular basis
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function Assist in coordinating daily responsibilities of team members to ensure shippingreceiving needs are metPrepare and distribute assignments to team membersSafely use powered industrial trucks and other machinery to efficiently transport materials and products Use the companys warehouse management system WMS to accurately record movement of materials and productsSafely and efficiently load and unload trailers shelves racks and pallets Accurately inventory materials and product Weigh materials and products and record weight on tags labels and production schedulesConduct daily safety check off sheets on material handling equipment recharge batteries and fill fuel tankMaintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area machines and equipmentIdentify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectivenessMaintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisormanager in discussing matters of importanceAdhere to established company values practices policies and procedures at all times Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules laws regulations and standards Ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment by encouraging safe practices and promptly resolving violations Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location
The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested
An individual qualified for this job must be able to Must be able to relate to and build team working relationshipsUse good judgement when making decisionsExhibit familiarity with warehouse work environment and applicable safety proceduresPossess physical strength necessary to move and lift heavy materials Safely operate powered industrial trucks eg forklifts high lift trucks and other material handling equipmentUse a handheld computer unit to access the companys WMS Wearuse required PPE personal protective equipmentAccurately multiply divide add and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directedLogically troubleshoot issues and prioritize production needsExcellent problem solving capabilities and ability to identify problems immediately and resolve matters quickly and effectively Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectivenessHandle challenges skillfully thoroughly and effectivelyEffectively and professionally communicate with co workers team members and internal or external customers Present information clearly and accurately Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills abilities and job knowledgeMake sure that work is delivered on time and of high qualityDevelop good work practices in order to get the job doneUse equipment resources and time in an efficient and effective mannerUse good judgment when making decisionsPerform work in a safe manner at all times Work in a cooperative manner with management co workers internalexternal customers and vendorsDo the right thing even when it is difficult
Six months related experience or a satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the above dutiesMust be able to obtain forklift license through Warren Distribution
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Remain in a stationary position while loading and unloading products in various areas of the warehouseTransport products weighing up to fifty five 55 pounds when unloading trucksUse force between twenty five 25 and forty 40 pounds when using pallet jacks to manipulate productPosition oneself to retrieve products or materials from ground level Reach overhead when unloading drums from semi trucksOperate position and use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment including forklifts Ascenddescend stairsladders when getting inoutof fork truck and using ladders to access high shelves to put labels away andor rearrange productMust be able to move about in a warehouse and manufacturing facility to observe and effectively communicate with team members and perform job dutiesPerceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels and have the ability to exchange detailed information
The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job The individual will be expected to work in a warehouse environment which may include being exposed to work in highprecarious places moving machinery marked changes in temperature and humidity and dust odors and fumes Typical noise level is loud ADAADAAA The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments