Lead and Shipping Coordinator - Dry Warehouse

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.