Warehouse Lead

Summary/Purpose of the Position:

The Warehouse Lead directs the activities of warehouse personnel involved in the receiving, production, and shipping of the Company's products. This position ensures that all policies and procedures are followed.

Essential Duties, Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Assists warehouse management with development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures; ensures all established policies and procedures are followed by warehouse team
• Supervises all shipping, receiving, and packing room activities performed by warehouse team; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees on warehouse floor throughout the shift
• Leads by example and trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, and disciplines crew being supervised
• Supervises inventory control process
• Resolves warehouse-related issues with representatives from other departments throughout the company
• Reviews, prioritizes, and organizes all outgoing orders
• Schedules equipment maintenance as required
• Coordinates with the warehouse manager to manage personnel issues and requests
• Leads crew by example by loading trucks and/or performing other duties as necessary
• Performs administrative tasks as necessary
• Maintains a working knowledge of all warehouse operations
• Maintains safety programs and all required safety training for the crew
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
• Maintains an excellent attendance record
• Directly and indirectly responsible for product quality
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Some advanced education or training is necessary to meet the competency standards listed below
• 4+ years warehouse operations experience, preferably from industrial, electronics assembly, or distribution
• 4+ years inventory management experience (cycle counting and reconciliation, Disposition of Non-conforming product, managing shelf-life sensitive items, temperature monitoring, etc.)
• 2+ years' experience working with Distribution software systems, Warehouse management system experience (wireless RF gun) is a plus
• Experience working with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM) to drive process efficiencies desired
• Supervisory experience highly preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of warehouse operations best practices
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Forklift certified or able to become forklift certified
• Must comply with all safety requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. when necessary.

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

TestEquity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.