Work Hours:
Day Shift - 5:00am to 5:00pm ***Work every other weekend***
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Report to: Dry Warehouse Supervisor/Operations Manager
Responsibilities as Lead:
- Promote a safe work environment through personal actions
- Plans and leads the shift operations of an assigned facility, providing distribution and warehouse services to a wide variety of regional customers
- Monitor employee morale and other employment related issues, keeping supervision/management abreast of any items that may be of concern
- Plan and lead Warehouse Associates with the unloading/loading/processing operations using equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Work with supervision/management to communicate items such as hot shipments or deliveries, product on hold, work schedules, new procedures, new policies, etc.
- Lead Warehouse Associates in the proper rotation of stock, where applicable
- Assist with periodic inventories, and be prepared to lead Warehouse Associates in the proper cycle count, counting and re-counting procedures
- Lead and encourage Warehouse Associates in the areas of safety, industrial hygiene, general safety, environmental health, and fire safety
- Identify and reduce risks from potential hazards in the workplace and assist with compliance to OSHA and other regulatory rules and regulations
- Monitor maintenance of the warehouse and warehouse equipment, communicating any related problems to supervision/management
- Other duties as assigned
As Shipping Coordinator:
- Direct workforce by utilizing Blue Yonder processes
- Problem solves systematic issues to maintain operator movement.
- Analyze and manage space considerations to maximize efficiency.
- Manage operations systematically in multiple locations.
- Ensure team member utilization and productivity by releasing work timely.
- Direct product to correct area in warehouse
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to lead Warehouse Associates in the proper warehouse methods, principles and practices
- Ability to analyze pertinent factors related to stock and inventory control
- Ability to determine material requirements for specific or specialized projects
- Ability to maintain effective working relationship
- Ability to lead Warehouse Associates in the performance of material receipt, storage, shipping/distribution and record keeping functions
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Prefer 1 year of Forklift experience (specific standup or sit down) in a warehouse or manufacturing environment but not mandatory. Training will be provided.
- Familiarity with RFID
- Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of warehousing operations including receipt, storage, issuance and distribution of a wide variety of commodities
- Knowledge of inventory control and inventory practices
- Knowledge of commercial shipping methods, terminology and equipment
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local requirements for receipt, storage, issuance and disposal of hazardous materials and similar items requiring special handling
- Ability to coordinate, schedule and lead the work activity for assigned personnel
- Knowledge of facilities maintenance
- Strong teamwork skills must be able to train all team members on specific processes
- Must be able to work overtime, days and/or evenings, and weekends
- Must be able to work in a 35 degrees Fahrenheit cold storage environment.
- Ability to read numbers and labels
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines
- Ability to safely lift up to 60 lbs. frequently
Training and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Two (2) years of warehousing experience in a moderate-sized warehouse.
- Supervisory experience is helpful but not required.
- Experience with Blue Yonder and/or successful completion of Blue Yonder training (will be provided)
License/Certificates:
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license is required. Possession of a valid state Class A or B driver's license is preferred.
**Pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical are required**