Warehouse Team Leader: Safe, Efficient Operations

FedEx Freight; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Muskogee, OK is seeking an operations coordinator to ensure shipments move on time and damage-free while upholding safety procedures. You will lead a team, coordinate loading/unloading, and train staff, with shifting hours and potential extended shifts to meet demands.

The role requires the ability to lift heavy freight, strong communication, and decision-making skills. Prior FedEx Freight operations experience and a high school diploma are preferred, with a focus on teamwork

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of FedEx Freight operations experience preferred.
• Experience leading, coaching or mentoring others preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Good decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and make quick decisions with available information.
• Excellent cooperative and collaborative skills to effectively work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Basic knowledge of operations systems and Outlook.
• Ability to lift / carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force up to several times per day.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Ability to read material such as signs, labels, and shipping documents.
• Required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, bend twist and squat.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform duties of assigned team.
• Coordinate the loading/unloading of trucks in a safe efficient manner.
• Under guidance of management, coordinate work tasks for assigned team and ensure manpower is available to perform required work.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Ensure established policies, procedures and job methods are followed.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members.
• Conduct pre-shift meeting in absence of supervisor.
• Provide input to management regarding employee development and/or conduct issues.
• Give and receive feedback; ask questions and seek direction, as required.
• Keep management informed regarding employee job methods and productivity.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Heavy lifting

Reading shipping documents

Adaptability

Tools

Outlook

Job description

FedEx Freight in Muskogee, OK is seeking an operations coordinator to ensure shipments move on time and damage-free while upholding safety procedures. You will lead a team, coordinate loading/unloading, and train staff, with shifting hours and potential extended shifts to meet demands.

The role requires the ability to lift heavy freight, strong communication, and decision-making skills. Prior FedEx Freight operations experience and a high school diploma are preferred, with a focus on teamwork