Warehouse Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Crew Leader reports to the Warehouse Shipping Supervisor and aids in the coordination, documentation, and daily function of warehouse duties. Perform various duties to ship finished goods, materials, supplies throughout the plant and to customers. Perform various duties to receive raw materials, supplies, distribute throughout the plant.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work from verbal & written instructions, schedules, shipping forms to transport materials from docks to production & storage areas 
• Perform various duties to ship & move materials, supplies & finished goods to customers & throughout the plant 
• Maintain shipment deliveries in SAP and report billing to Customer Service daily
• Maintain production film needed for Press 3
• Create customer invoices for international shipments according to local and destination regulations  
• Adjust and track product placement according to customer needs 
• Receive raw materials and store in proper locations
• Prepare custom labels for each shipment according to the customer order pick list. Attach packing list to last pallet of shipment 
• Read & check shipping documents & verify products & quantity 
• Identify & store all finished goods for inventory prior to shipping 
• Identify all received material stored in the receiving area with the appropriate status stickers 
• Write &maintain logs, records, forms & reports related to safety procedures and outgoing shipments in a timely manner
• Coordinate with customers and the supply chain partners to finalize and execute delivery details according to shipping schedules 
• Knowledge & training of Shipping/Receiving duties for back up including off-site warehouse duties
• Fill in at Shipping & receiving department in the absence of Shipping supervisor 
• Work with outside vendors as needed relating to forklift maintenance and waste management
• Maintain a neat, orderly & safe work area 
• Observe all company rules, regulations & SOP’s including housekeeping, safety, quality of work & protective equipment 
• Train & assist others as needed 
• Document & report all mechanical & safety concerns 
• Report any & all task difficulties to supervisor or appropriate personnel  
• Follow all regulations regarding safe forklift driving practices 
• Other duties as assigned
• Available OT/weekends as needed

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an advanced understanding of customer needs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Forklift License (training and certification provided by SURTECO)
• Hazardous Waste Training
• DOT Haz Mat Training
• Ability to train and develop others
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships with site business partners and customers
• Proficient computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient in SAP

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 5 years of shipping/receiving experience in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience preferred

Physical Requirements:  

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed
• Frequently positions self to use/maintain personal protective equipment 
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Comfortable with working in a manufacturing environment alongside machines, equipment, etc.  
• Ability to detect, distinguish, or determine the source of a smell 
• Exposure or works around chemical processing, unregulated temperature, dusty conditions