Distribution Center Team Lead - 2nd Shift

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

To facilitate the efficient flow of work throughout the Distribution Center in accordance with established policies, procedures, and directives from management personnel.

• Provides work direction and training to all associates as necessary to ensure appropriate work flow, and the proper handling and disposition of all products.
• Leads, trains, and operates in a manner which provides the best possible customer service experience to all internal and external customers.
• Oversees resolutions of all overs, shorts, damages, and discrepancies; serves as a liaison with all external customers.
• Schedules all outbound shipments and coordinates trailer moves with carriers. Schedules all incoming supply deliveries.
• Conducts material handling equipment certification testing.
• Assists supervisor to assess associate staffing requirements and assignments; fully supports and helps communicate the requirements of the Labor Management (LM) program.
• Ensures all personnel follow standard operating procedures and adhere to stated productivity requirements while performing their job.
• Completes all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Leads by example and works to support a productive and efficient work environment.
• Works safely and complies with all established safety rules and work practices.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.

• High School education or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related experience in a distribution center environment.
• Willingness to learn including taking additional training as needed.
• Ability to positively influence others and demonstrated ability to take on additional responsibility.
• Ability to work a varied schedule based upon business needs.
• Ability to accurately read and match numbers.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and communicate to personnel.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.
• Ability to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Certification to operate all power equipment as required.
• PC experience as it relates to the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of the Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Labor Management System required.
• Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility during required length of the shift.
• Frequently required bend, stoop, push and pull objects.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to talk and hear.
• Ability to constantly lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to rarely lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights up to 32 feet.
• Ability to operate and be certified as a trainer on forklift, reach truck, stock picker, dock stocker, motorized pallet jack or other power equipment as necessary.

• Protective hand wear required (gloves issued for individual assignment).