We are currently looking for three (3) Warehouse Team Leads to support our Contract Logistics business at our Milton distribution center.
Your Role
The position is responsible for the safe, high quality, and productive delivery of 3PL logistics services to our internal and external customers.
Your Responsibilities
Follow standard warehouse practices and work instructions required to maintain high levels of inventory and location accuracy
Asist Supervisor to delegate tasks to warehouse employees
Train new hires and agency associates
Act as a liaison between management and warehouse employees
Establish team priorities and complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Follow standard warehouse practices and work instructions required to maintain high levels of inventory and location accuracy. Documents and identifies all discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor
Accurately complete routine documentation, such as pick sheets, manifests and unload lists
Perform a variety of physically demanding general labour duties according to standard work instructions, such as manually loading and unloading goods from a trailer
Capable of heavy lifting up to 50lbs.
Capable of repetitive work including bending, twisting and reaching, following safety procedures
Demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in the execution of standard warehousing processes such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, checking and loading customer orders and products, value added processing and sub-assembly in accordance with client specific training as applicable, to ensure deadlines are met
Participates in process-specific training and adhered to all work instructions and guidelines established by KN to comply with regulatory standards such as ISO and GxP
Demonstrates and maintains a skill set capable of operating a variety of equipment used in a traditional warehouse environment. Examples include but are not limited to: scanners, computers, scales, pallet jacks and a variety of motorized material handling equipment such as forklifts, clamps, power jacks, pickers and reach trucks
Follows all company safety, security and housekeeping protocols. Respects customer and company property and equipment
Promotes a safe work environment and ensures compliance with all Company/ HSE safety, security and housekeeping policies and protocols; respects customer and company property and equipment and support
Proactive in accident & incident prevention and fills out the applicable reports promptly and accurately when required
Strives to increase personal knowledge and shares work knowledge with less experienced staff
Demonstrates initiative and responsibility in all tasks in support of department and business goals
Supports, and personally contributes to, the company’s continuous improvement philosophy
Responds positively towards changing business parameters and supports peers and the leadership team
Employee maintains an acceptable attendance record and is available to work periodic overtime and a variety of shifts in order to meet the requirements of the operation
Other duties as assigned
Your Skills and Experiences
2+ years' experience working in aWarehouse/Distribution Centre
Experience in leading teams will beconsidered an asset
Direct experience with distribution centreprocesses required (receiving, picking, packing, shipping, returns, valueadded processing and sub-assembly)
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer orientation and problemsolving skills
Proven ability to delegate tasks andprioritize work
Effective time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
Valid material handling equipment (MHE) license (i.e. counter balance, reach truck, order pickers)
Strong knowledge and understanding of warehouseoperations and cost structures
Knowledge of and compliance with health andsafety standards
Knowledge of various production and quality systems (GxP, ISO, Document Control, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)
Intermediate knowledge of the Warehouse Management System and proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new software
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.