Logistics - Logistics Lead

1. GENERAL SUMMARY:The Warehouse Lead is responsible for domestic and international product and material distribution within the warehouse ensuring accuracy and timeliness to all customers. 

2. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:•    Process freight documents and maintain auditable files.•    Process all international small parcel and pallet shipments using shipping software.•    Ensure physical shipment attributes match all required export documentation.•    Create all required export documentation including invoices, packing list, and all other required documentation. •    Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.•    Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.•    Ensure all shipments meet Blatchford international shipping guidelines.•    Maintain working knowledge of all currently hazardous materials IATA IMDG, and DOT/49 CFR shipping regulations and documentation requirements. •    Communicate proactively with customers/freight forwarders as required to facilitate transportation booking, shipping, and shipment tracking as required. •    Control and manage inventory levels•    Manage customer service requests promptly and resolve issues quickly•    Responds promptly to the needs of the customer (internal/external) •    Works as liaison between Sales, Warehouse & Customer Service Teams as required•    Commit to all Warehouse KPI responsibilities.•    Contributes to team effort by executing required warehouse tasks as needed.•    Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation.•    Work with Management and additional staff to ensure highest level of production in accordance with company policy and ISO Standards•    Training of all new hires•    Performs related duties needed as needed by supervision. •    Consistently maintains high level of output according to company standards•    Adheres to Company Core Values •    Comply with company policies & procedures•    Provide regular and predictable attendance considering any rights to leaves provided by law or company policy•    Perform all essential job functions without posing a direct threat of harm to yourself or others3. GENERAL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:•    High school degree or equivalent•    Experience with international shipping and customs•    Experience with warehousing and storekeeping in a busy warehouse environment•    Experience of working with quality-controlled systems, including good health and safety practices•    Experience of working with ERP systems•    Ability to work with tight and ever-changing production deadlines •    Ability to integrate, communicate, contribute and thrive in a team environment•    Ability to interpret and follow an assorted number of technical/production tasks or instructions.•    Willingness to learn •    Commitment to produce quality products by following the quality systemTraditional Physical Requirements•    Requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.•    Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.•    Requires exposure to machines and chemicals.•    Requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).

The above statements reflect general nature and level of work considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job identified and is not a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.  Not all functions listed may be performed and other duties may be assigned to meet business needs as determined by the Company.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on our operation. Any employee who believes he or she may require such accommodation should contact Human Resources.