Operations Lead
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DescriptionPet Food Experts (PFX) has been putting people first for over 80 years. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, PFX has grown to be a leading distributor of pet food and supplies servicing over 5000 independent pet retail locations in 40 plus states nationwide. PFX is an award-winning, relationship-driven, service innovator delivering best-in-class customer experiences that create long-term success and sustainability for its partners and industry at large.Full Time Employee Benefits & Perks:* No scheduled weekends!* Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k)* Safety Footwear Reimbursement* Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week* Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food & supplies* 6 Paid Holidays, including 1 floating holiday* PTO accrual up to 128 hours (16 days) annuallySCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, Shift time to be determinedCOMPENSATION: $21-$23 per hourPosition Summary:The Warehouse Lead is responsible for performing the functions and accountabilities required in the Outbound Operations Department including supporting the Warehouse Management Team with training, leading and directing other warehouse personnel in the absence of management or when required to do so.Summary of Essential Functions:* Responsible for performing the functions and accountabilities required for the operations team.* Support the Warehouse Management team with training, leading, and directing other warehouse personnel in the absence of management or when required to do so.* Support the Warehouse Management Team in leading by example, motivating and inspiring the warehouse employees to maintain high performance and safety standards.* Maintain a clean and organized work space,* Perform functions, accountabilities and supporting activities while complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations.* Assist other departments on an as needed basis.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Ability to proficiently read, write and understand English, including identifying numbers.* Candidate must have reliable transportation.* Reach truck, (EPJ) rider jack, forklift experience* Warehouse operations leadership experience* Manage multiple projects while working independently with minimal to no supervision* Excellence in time management and organizational skills with a high degree of initiative.* Safety compliance experience* Great understanding of distribution center procedures and up-to-date industry knowledge.* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, and with third parties/* Associate training experience* Solid computer skills, experience with Google Suites.* Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required background checkPet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.