Warhouse Forklift Driver Lead

Holman Logistics; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holman Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee Material Handlers and coordinate daily warehouse operations. The role includes supervising tasks, coaching team members, and ensuring safe, efficient workflow to meet delivery timelines.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year in a warehouse setting, and forklift certification; experience with SAP and Office tools is a plus. Compensation includes a $1 shift differential per hour.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in warehouse or manufacturing preferred.
• Computer skills: basic Office; SAP familiarity.
• Certificates: Valid Driver's License and forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activity of Material Handlers.
• Plan assignments and coordinate warehouse operations for on-time deliveries.
• Operate lift truck and other equipment as needed.
• Ensure safety, accuracy, and efficiency in all tasks.
• Provide coaching on company policies and performance.

Skills

Attendance

Communication

Mathematics

Language

Diversity Oriented

Relationship Building

Productivity

Paperwork - Completion

Paperwork - Verification

Organized

Accountability

Accuracy

Adaptability

Autonomy

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation: $24.50 per hour + $1 shift differential per hour

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)

• Performs all functions of Material Handlers.
• Supervises daily activity of Material Handlers.
• Assists Supervisor in coordinating workflow, recommending work assignments.
• Reviews orders, shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences.
• Assigns work and monitors productivity to ensure high standards of quality, accuracy, housekeeping, product damage minimization, safety and overall efficiency.
• Conducts team talks or start-up meetings in conjunction with Supervisors.
• Plans assignments, coordinates and monitors operations within the warehouse to ensure on-time deliveries are achieved, reducing irregularities and damage.
• Ensures safety in work processes and Team Member performance by supporting company and/or facility safety programs, by educating Team Members, and by ensuring a generally safe work environment.
• Communicates policies, safety regulations and SOPs to Team Members; follows-up to ensure compliance and consistency; assists in corrective action as necessary and documents the issue and actions taken.
• Ensures that facility is maintained clean and in an orderly fashion.
• Ensures that product damage is kept to a minimum.
• Coaches and counsels Team Members regarding company culture and expectations, job performance, methods of performing job tasks and safety.
• Informs Supervisor of all operating issues and problems and makes recommendations for corrective action to ensure quality warehouse operations and customer service.
• Informs Supervisor of all performance issues and problems and makes recommendations for corrective action to ensure quality warehouse operations and customer service.
• Drives vehicles or operates machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers.
• Makes recommendations on improving work procedures, building efficiency, customer service levels, work conditions, quality of product and minimizing expenses.
• Operates a lift truck performing various material handling duties in the facility as requested by Operations Manager of Shift Supervisor.
• Reliable attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. • Performs all other duties as assigned or needed
• Performs all duties in conformance with the correct food safety, SQF, and/or USDA requirements, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)

• Attendance - Ability to work required schedule and arrive at work on time. Ability and willingness to work the voluntary/mandatory overtime that is required during all busy seasons.
• Communication - Ability to effectively communicate (in writing and verbally) in a courteous and professional manner with others. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Mathematics- Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Language – Ability to identify and compare letters and numbers. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of Team Members or customers of the Company.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Relationship Building - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers and management.
• Productivity - Ability to maintain a level of production that meets or exceeds the established guidelines. Ability to work independently without interruptions.
• Paperwork - Completion - Ability to complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately and according to established guidelines.
• Paperwork - Verification - Ability to verify paperwork necessary to ensure customer is receiving correct product. Ability to inspect condition of product received and product going out to ensure quality. Ability to complete evaluations on progress of Team Members.
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task. Ability to direct other and delegate tasks.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect Team Member safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Experience: One (1) year related experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills; basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); SAP.
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Drivers’ License; Forklift Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

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