Warehouse Associate Team Lead - Shipping

Warehouse Associate Team Lead - Shipping

DEMDACO - 3.8

Edgerton, KS Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Machine operation Basic math RF communication systems

Full Job Description Description:

DEMDACO is a gift and home décor company based in Leawood, KS. We strive to 'lift the spirit' with our customers, consumers and colleagues. Products are curated through this filter then carefully reproduced by skilled craftspeople around the world. Under the DEMDACO brand, our product categories include Gifts, Home Décor, Entertaining, Fashion, Baby and Willow Tree. For more than 25 years, DEMDACO has strived to 'Lift the Spirit' in times of celebration, when comfort is needed, or just to put a smile on someone's face. We believe that business in not merely a financial endeavor, but first-and-foremost, a human endeavor. This philosophy guides our business decisions and informs how the company interacts with colleagues and customers and it leads our efforts in creating a dynamic workplace. To learn more, please visit https://www.demdaco.com In order to be considered a candidate for this position, you must submit your resume/application and complete the Culture Index Survey below: https://www.cultureindex.com/c/9671A7 This Team Lead role will support the warehouse leadership team by assisting with the day-to-day operation of a section within the Warehouse function. Responsible for a group of operators to ensure efficient and safe warehouse operations in achieving business targets. Provide line management to the team, coordinate workloads, and provide support. Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and team objectives. Work under general supervision, reviewed by leadership. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (additional duties may be assigned) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assist the department supervisor with running efficient warehouse operations to meet operational targets Ensure delivery of materials to production lines as required to meet production schedules Train new warehouse associates in area of responsibility Ensure accurate inventory levels Make recommendations to the supervisor for process and system enhancements that will improve efficiency and eliminate waste. Resolve personnel and process issues where possible. Elevate issues to the supervisor as necessary. Assist the supervisor with capacity planning Ensure published safety standards are being observed by associates Ensure a clean and tidy working environment Support supervisor with personnel management including accurate time and attendance and productivity tracking. Communicate daily priorities, targets, and operational requirements with department staff Report progress updates, key achievements and any concerns to the supervisor and/or Manager Ensure that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose

Requirements:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience:

A minimum of 1 year of related experience is desired A minimum of 1 year Machine operating experience Previous experience loading/unloading trailers is desired

Language Ability:

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to identify practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to learn the application of RF equipment.

Work Environment:

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to forklifts, and motorized conveyors. The employee's work will be performed in a non-climate controlled warehouse 95% of the time the other 5% being performed in the office environment. The employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, lift, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch, talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.