Job Description

Direct all warehouse operations in compliance with company policies and procedures – to include supervision, training, safety, scheduling labor, coordination of equipment maintenance and work orders, and assisting with other departments as necessary.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Assign and review the work of others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Oversee and participate in the receiving, unloading and inspection of shipments for damage and conformity to purchase order specifications and packing slips; notify Logistics Manager regarding any shortages, damaged goods or other discrepancies. Plan storage locations; determine proper location of raw materials and finished goods to allow for maximum space utilization.

Serve as a lead over warehouse functions; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff; prioritize work assignments; participate in the hiring and screening of new applicants as necessary; coordinate breaks and lunches for assigned staff ensuring company policy is being followed.

Oversee and participate in outbound shipments; ensure that all pick/loading operations are completed per company policy; cross check outbound shipment to ensure loaded accurately and product is of proper visual quality; notify the Logistics or Plant Manager of any quality, customer, carrier or personnel issues. Process shipment paperwork as necessary.

Oversee and participate in inventory control processes: daily finished goods cycle counts; weekly raw material cycle counts; seconds inventory management; yearend inventory; packaging and warehouse supplies inventory management. Participate in the review process for warehouse procedures.

Direct and implement safety rules ensuring all warehouse operations are conducted safely. Participate in warehouse maintenance: daily forklift checklist, communicating equipment issues to Plant Engineer. Oversee and participate in housekeeping functions: maintain order and cleanliness of warehouse and loading areas. 

Other duties as needed.