Warehouse Team Lead

Johnson Controls; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Shipping Lead in Baltimore, where you will ensure efficient shipping operations while gaining access to comprehensive benefits from day one. This role requires experience in shipping systems, coupled with a collaborative team environment that values employee input and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive product and on-the-job training

Collaborative team environment

Safety commitment through Zero Harm policy

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 2+ years experience with IP addressable security devices.
• Must have advanced TCP/IP networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the entry of shipments and ensures timely shipping.
• Liaises with freight forwarders to resolve shipping issues.
• Trains new staff in shipping processes.

Skills

Digital & Analog Camera Systems

Access Control Systems

Alarm Systems

IP addressable security devices

TCP/IP networking skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized inventory control system

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team!

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.Join our winning team and pave the way for a bright future.With our extensive reach across various industries worldwide, our teams are uniquely positioned to support and empower you. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join the Johnson Controls family and thrive in a culture that values your voice and ideas.

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Here's what we have to offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
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How you will do it:

• Directs the entry of shipments, ensuring that at least 95 % of orders received are shipped out the same day.
• Directs the entry of shipment paperwork and transactions needed within the ERP system and the Freight forwarders systems and utilizing resources to ensure parts are shipped out as efficiently as possible. Improving processes where needed.
• Liaises with freight forwarders to resolve issues such as time of delivery, damages etc.
• Resolves issues within the shipping process in order to minimize time delays (for example interfaces with the ERP system and the shipping software supplied by the freight forwarder).
• Ensures all interfaces with the ERP system database and the Freight forwarder software are working. Resolves problems as they may occur.
• Ensures the Freight Forwarder software has the correct discounted rates setup.
• Administers freight claims and coordinates directly with the freight forwarders to ensure reimbursement of damaged materials.
• Monitors daily work volume to ensure correct staffing levels for certain times of the year.
• Reconciles on a weekly basis order that have been shipped but not invoiced to ensure all tickets going through the warehouse have been processed.
• Ensures new staff members are trained correctly in the processes they need to follow.
• Meets with the International Customer Service group on a weekly basis to resolve shipping issues that might occur.
• Works closely with the other Team Leads to ensure material moves as efficiently as possible through the building and out again on a customer order.
• Makes sure Shipping areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Writes up procedures where needed and creates exception reports as needed for example inspection deviation reports.
• Ensures all safety rules and OSHA regulations are being followed.
• Performs other duties as required.

What we look for:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience in Digital & Analog Camera Systems
• Experience in Access Control Systems
• Understanding of the function and design of Alarm Systems
• Experience with IP addressable security devices (2+ years)
• Must be computer literate to include advanced TCP/IP networking skills
• Must be able to operate a company truck with an acceptable driving record
• Is proficient with all aspects and operation of card access, CCTV systems

Preferred

• High school graduate or GED equivalent and 5 years of responsible experience in warehouse receiving procedures or any equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Working knowledge of a computerized inventory control system.
• Working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Sound knowledge of shipping requirements and regulations, this includes exporting requirements also.
• Reasonable knowledge of databases and interfaces to ensure the Freight Forwarder Software is working correctly, interfacing the shipments to and from the ERP system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to operate a forklift and order picking equipment.
• Performing these duties, the employee is frequently required to stand and be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $26.00- 28.00 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

JCI employees are valued members of the Johnson Controls family. They are dedicated, skilled, and passionate individuals who contribute to the success and growth of our company. We prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Our employees are encouraged to voice their ideas and opinions, knowing that they will be heard and valued. We believe in investing in our employees' well-being, providing competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and opportunities for career advancement. With a strong emphasis on safety and a commitment to sustainability, JCI employees play a crucial role in shaping a smarter, healthier, and more sustainable future for buildings and communities worldwide.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law . If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.