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This position will be located in: Niles, MI
Job Summary
The Warehouse Lead leads the day-to-day operations of the warehouse in providing warehouse and delivery services. Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles. Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate and leads and coordinates activities associated with the inventory process.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Leads and coordinates the flow of work and coordinate team members accordingly.
Responsible for the training or cross-training of associates in safe and efficient operations.
Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat and safe within Border Statesand government standards.
Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with Border States, our vendors, and/or any government standards.
Performs the appropriate SAP functions to ensure the warehouse and deliveries runs as efficiently and accurately as possible.
Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate .
Leads and coordinates activities associated with our inventory process.
Communicates with internal customers on orders, inventory, and deliveries, etc.
Non-essential Functions
May assist with maintaining all our current driver's records to satisfy our requirements and the requirements of all state and federal regulations.
May perform the duties of the delivery drivers, as needed.
Assists to make sure all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 lbs.
Assists with daily safety meetings, updates and concerns.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.
Qualifications
Two-year business/trade degree or the equivalent in work experience.
Prior supervisory experience with a minimum of three years of prior warehouse distribution and/or city desk experience preferred.
Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
Must have a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles.
Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred.
Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Internet, Email and SAP software.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and reading skills.
Ability to effectively plan and organize.
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and lead by example.
Physical Requirements
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%
Lift from Floor to Waist:
< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
101 + lbs. - Occasionally
Above Waist Lift:
< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
101+ lbs. - Not at all
Unilateral Carry:
< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
101+ lbs. - Not at all
Bilateral Carry:
< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
101+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all
Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally
Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently
Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally
Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently
Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently
Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all
Additional Information
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