Job Description Job Title:

Team Leader Department:

Operations Reports to:

Warehouse Supervisor FLSA Status:

Nonexempt Approved by:

JOB SUMMARY

The Team Leader has a great understanding of operational needs and the capability to effectively plan and implement work for warehouse personnel ensuring materials and manpower are available to perform the work. Provides support to production and management as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment
• Assist in establishment of work schedules
• Ensure implementation of work schedules and effective assignment of job duties for efficient completion
• Maintain product locator and ensure FIFO is maintained
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
• Assist in various warehouse maintenance tasks, including sweeping floors, storing equipment, etc.
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety
• Assist in directing the operations of work teams to achieve objectives
• Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories
• Oversee Scanning of outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and quality control
• Ensure all procedures established to ensure product is being properly controlled
• Communicate all problems and concerns regarding shipments to management
• Identify any damages and report to management
• Perform various operational checks to monitor adherence to company procedures
• Oversee inspection of outbound products for quality assurance
• Accurately document results of outbound audits upon completion
• Communicate with management and associates on a daily basis
• Maintain log of quality control
• Ability to drive and operate forklift
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work of forklift drivers and other warehouse personnel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• 1-3 years experience in warehouse operations
• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts
• Ability to interpret technical documents
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to supervise the work of others in a professional manner
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office operations)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma and 1-3 years of experience in warehouse operations

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possess or have ability to become forklift certified
• Valid Driver s License or equivalent
• Hazardous Material Handling Certification or Training preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents, including protocols, standard operating procedures, customer orders, and pick tickets.

REASONING ABILITY

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods through out the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The performance of this position requires exposure to the warehouse areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and foot protection. The team leader is frequently exposed to hot, humid, and cold conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level is moderate.