What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Lead position at Givens?
Givens is Driven To Deliver - both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 Givens has provided customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We are looking a Warehouse Lead for our warehouse. As the Warehouse Lead you will assist the Warehouse Supervisor in shipping, receiving, keeping an accurate inventory, operating a forklift and other warehouse operational needs. You will help lead staff in the support of operations to satisfy customer expectations and meet company goals.
Position Objective:
Assist supervisor in coordinating warehouse operations. Responsible for leading team towards goals in receiving, shipping and inventory accuracy.
Duties:
- Plan staffing needs by communicating with supervisor to align headcount to labor needs for the day, ideally planning for the next shift
- Use WMS data to improve operational efficiency and troubleshoot problems
- Maintain documentation in line with shipping and receiving SOPs, including but not limited to vendor/driver logs, receiving documents, bills of lading, etc
- Provide feedback to supervisor regarding performance of subordinates
- Assist supervisor in training and development of new associates
- Responsible for opening or closing the facility daily
- Maintain high level of professionalism in all communication with associates, offices, and/or customers
- Maintain a clean and safe work area for all associates
- Perform the duties of supervisor on a limited basis
- Works to accomplish the Givens Mission every day through a dedication to the Givens Values of Integrity, Family, Drive
Experience:
- Previous leadership experience in a warehousing environment
- At least two years of warehousing experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Preferred WMS, and RF technology experience
Personal Attributes:
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Problem solving mentality
- Capacity to lead and motivate others
- Ability to work well on a team
- Meticulous, detail oriented, and hard working
- Able to lead team independently for extended periods
- Able to work flexibly, frequently shifting from supervision to direct activity
- Strong organizational and analytical skills to oversee, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k with company match)
- Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Holidays per year
- Pay starts at $19.00-21.00/hour depending on experience
Salary : $19 - $21