ABOUT THE ROLE The Production/Receiving/Material Handler Team Lead supervises the daily operations in the absence of a manager. They create the shift schedule, assign duties to staff, and readily help out at any work station during their shift.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists supervisor in coordinating activities of workers engaged in Receiving, applying knowledge of material handling techniques, specifications, and production scheduling.
- Discusses with supervisor and checks production schedules, specifications, and priorities to plan departmental work assignments.
- Designates duties of Receiving workers and leads department activities.
- Revises work assignments as required by priorities and work availability.
- Explains and demonstrates material handling procedures and techniques to workers.
- Interprets specifications and work orders for workers.
- Requisitions, obtains, and distributes supplies and materials.
- Assists workers in resolving technical problems and advises supervisor of complex production problems.
- Reads, prepares, collects, and maintains reports, such as individual and department production reports, employee time and attendance records, and component waste reports.
- Load and unload inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas.
- Ensure all incoming delivery matches the company purchase order.
- Store cargo in assigned locations using cargo boards and pallets.
- Manage inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording the location of inventory.
- Record the number of units handled and moved every day using production sheets.
- Operate various machinery including booms, cameras, cranes, and forklifts to handle materials and inventory.
- Analyze pick sheets based on clients orders and pull the appropriate products for each order.
- Track supply levels and regularly submit purchasing recommendations.
- Contact vendors for pick-ups or returns.
- Comply with all safety and health regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma/GED.
- Previous experience as a Shift Leader or in a similar role in retail.
- Experience creating shift schedules.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Confident problem-solver.
- Team player.
- A minimum of 0 - 2 years' experience in a similar role.
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) forklift certification is an advantage.
- Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift up to a maximum of 100 pounds.
- Availability to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
- Outstanding organizational and communication skills.