Warehouse Lead

Job Title: Warehouse Lead

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Logistics Supervisor  

Department: Material Handling   

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6PM-4AM with alternating weekends            

Summary of Job

Oversees material distribution operations along with hourly and temporary Material Handler employees to ensure timely distribution of materials between the production floor and inventory, loading and unloading of trucks and staging finished product in designated inventory location. General housekeeping and adherence to safety, quality and throughput in accordance with Pregis policies and procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation

Adhere to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules and regulations and communicates to ensure all safety procedures are strictly adhered to by material handlers

Safely drive a forklift to stage material, load trucks, unload trucks, and transfer material within the plant and within departments

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks in a timely and efficient manner

Assists to maintain a well-organized, FIFO (first in, first out) controlled inventory by identifying and placing materials and supplies in stock locations as defined by management.

Coordinate with Shipping Clerk and/or Logistics Supervisor to prepare finished stock for outbound shipment by identifying, inspecting, pulling, and staging product in correct location

Coordinate with Shipping Clerk and/or Logistics Supervisor on outbound responsibilities including the inspection, transporting, and loading of product to include sealing of trailers and proper staging of outbound loads

Coordinate with Receiving Clerk and/or Logistics Supervisor on inbound responsibilities to include ensuring the proper unloading, inspection, transporting, and put-away of product including the assignment of trucks to doors

Be a reliable member of the team, always identifying and professionally communicating ways to improve the work environment

Responsible for assisting with training material handler employees; planning, assigning, and directing work and communicating all complaints and problems to management

Ensure the production line has adequate supplies to operate

SAP responsibilities, as a back up to the Logistics Supervisor and Shipping & Receiving Clerk for receiving of inbound loads and shipping of outbound loads

Ensure any maintenance or repair issues for the building facilities, vehicles, and equipment are addressed timely and communicated to the management

Focus on continuous improvement and assists the material handler employees with identifying and resolving process improvement areas

Experience moving trailers with yard dog (open to training)

Monitor material handler employees work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to quality standards, common practices and procedures

Participate in ensuring the quality of inbound and outbound material is to standard

Adhere to all PPE requirements per facility rules and regulations

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.

Bilingual is a plus

Promote positive teamwork culture.

Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully and during shift transition.

Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

Exposure to moving equipment

Inside work

Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Humidity may exceed 80%

Noise may exceed 85dB+

Personal Protective Equipment required

Physical Characteristics

Frequent standing, stooping, sitting

Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)

Occasional typing/keyboarding

Position Type

Full time

Shift work (specify hours/shift)

Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

3-5+ years of sit-down forklift experience

3-5+ years of inventory control and process improvement experience

Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge

3-5+ years MS Office experience

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements. 

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC