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What they do
A Warehouse or Distribution Supervisor manages daily operations at a warehouse. Hires, trains, and supervises warehouse staff, oversees inventory and the distribution of materials to and from the warehouse.
$66,480 / year median in Mississippi
+8% projected growth
Job Description
WAREHOUSE LEAD
10261
Oakland, Mississippi
Warehouse / Material Handling
First Shift
Regular Full-Time
No
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
Assist supervisor and oversee warehouse workers. Load and/or unload trucks. Receive, check, store, count and distribute inventory of all types in accordance with established systems, procedures and methods
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists supervisor in the management of warehouse/location operational responsibilities
Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements
Lead the warehouse team
Assign job tasks according to shipping schedules
Work as a warehouse team member and perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals
Accurately complete all necessary paperwork
Manage day to day inventory levels
Maintain Forklift certification
Schedules work for specials and periodic inventories
Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends to management remedial actions to resolve discrepancies
Trains, supports, guides Warehouse workers
May be responsible for management and timely execution of daily receiving and shipping load board oversee the receipt of purchased goods verifying counts, quality and complete all required paperwork and transactions associated to this process
May be required to hold daily team meetings with teams to communicate any safety topics as well as any updates relevant to the area
Stacks and arranges product on pallets
Completes forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift
Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily
Moves product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory
Rotates product and arranges according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out)
Receives and checks against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; reports any discrepancies to the Supervisor
Assists in planning layout of location/warehouse/storage area
Operates electric forklifts and pallet jacks
Works in and out of freezers, temperatures average 32 degrees to -25 degrees
General support of production
Required to wear hairnet, smock (freezer suits are optional), steel toed boots, overshoes, earplugs, and gloves provided by the Company
Other duties as assigned
Employee Safety Responsibilities:
Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts & horseplay
Use proper lifting techniques
Use forklift with seat belt fastened
Use personal assistance (buddy)
Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Position Qualifications
Prefer high school diploma or GED
3-4 years of warehouse, manufacturing or production experience
One year of shift lead experience with sound, effective communication skills
Maintain forklift certification
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with constant exposure to loud machinery
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors
Ability to work in a fast paced environment