Warehouse - Lead (A Shift)

Polytainers Inc•Lee's Summit, MO

About The Position

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Lead is responsible for the daily leadership and coordination of all shop-floor functions and activities with their shift, helping to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of the department and to foster and support a positive work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma, post-secondary education preferred
Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity
Valid Forklift license, a counterbalance and reach truck
must have good command of the English language both verbal and written
Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible
Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results
Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple departments
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a lean manufacturing environment and previous experience with 5S, Six sigma and TPS, preferred
Knowledge of HACCP and WHMIS

Responsibilities

Forklift Operation & On-Floor Supervision
Distributing product, raw materials and scrap within Molding, Printing and Warehouse departments
Assist with order picking and staging areas – goal is to ensure as many loads as possible are picked and loaded
Using RF scanner to record movement of product
Loading and unloading of product onto trailers
Reconcile and investigate scanning errors when possible
Ensures all team members are trained and performing in a safe and efficient manner
Be involved in the accident/incident program; determine root causes, corrective actions and following-up to ensure completion
Correct unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring health and safety policies are followed
Perform daily unplanned inspections. Ensure that inspection is appropriately documented
Preparation of all shipping documentation
Ensure proper manpower staffing allocation
Ensure production quality meets customer standards
Planning and loading of trailers for city deliveries and inter-warehouse transfers
Advise truck drivers as to shipping direction
Transferring Resin from Railcar
Receiving resin deliveries and ensuring the proper hook up and use of the silo system (required to stoop or lift up the 40lbs)
Obtaining samples from each bunk (4 in each railcar) and sending to Quality Department for analysis