Warehouse Lead
Hazleton, PA - USA
Job Summary
The Operations Team Lead is responsible for coordinating daily warehouse operations supporting associates and ensuring shipping receiving inventory quality and safety processes are completed efficiently. The role works under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and serves as a mentor and operational resource for the team.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Training- Train and mentor new and existing associates.
- Ensure employees follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assist with forklift training and certification.
- Support employee development and productivity.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments.
- Verify shipping documentation and product counts.
- Ensure accurate loading unloading picking and staging of products.
- Investigate and resolve shipping or receiving discrepancies.
- Verify products are received and shipped accurately.
- Inspect for damages and report discrepancies.
- Ensure proper packaging labeling stacking and shrink wrapping.
- Follow all quality procedures and participate in quality meetings.
- Maintain professional communication with customers and visitors.
- Prepare operational reports for management.
- Respond to customer inquiries as needed.
- Enforce safety procedures and company policies.
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.
- Comply with OSHA MSDS ISO standards and site-specific procedures.
- Participate in safety meetings and promote a safe work environment.
- Help direct daily warehouse operations.
- Assist with productivity tracking and payroll hours.
- Support scheduling and workforce planning.
- Ensure associates meet productivity and quality expectations.
- Safely operate material handling equipment including:
- Sit-down forklift
- Stand-up forklift
- Reach truck
- Cherry picker
- Scissor lift
- Aisle Master
- Pallet jack
- Sweeper/scrubber
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance issues.
- Maintain active forklift certification.
- Assist with scheduling filing answering phones and record keeping.
- Work overtime evenings or weekends as business needs require.
- Perform additional duties assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience in a warehouse logistics or distribution environment.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment (MHE).
- Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures.
- Strong leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ideal Candidate
A successful Operations Team Lead is someone who:
- Leads by example.
- Prioritizes safety and quality.
- Communicates effectively with employees and management.
- Can train and motivate a team.
- Has strong warehouse operations knowledge and equipment experience.
- Maintains accuracy while meeting productivity goals.
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