Flat River Group · 1 month ago
Warehouse Team Lead
Peru VYS - Peru, IL 61354
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $19/hrFlat River Group, LLC is a leading end-to-end ecommerce partner headquartered in Belding, Michigan, focused on accelerating ecommerce sales growth. They are seeking a Team Lead to direct and lead tasks related to their distribution center fulfillment, assisting departmental supervisors and leading other team members.
Brand MarketingConsumer GoodsPackaging ServicesShippingWarehousing
Responsibilities
Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick, pack, and ship customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring products are properly labeled and securely packaged for safe delivery
Order Fulfillment Management: Oversee the order picking, packing, and shipping processes to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment, meeting or exceeding customer expectations
Packaging and Labeling: Ensure all packages are correctly labeled with shipping details, adhere to the company’s packaging standards, and comply with shipping carrier requirements
Kitting: Consolidating products and orders for mass kitting operations
Receiving and Unloading: Receive incoming shipments, verify contents against purchase orders, and organize items for efficient storage while working in conjunction with the Receiving supervisor and team leads
Warehouse Organization: Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment, making efficient use of space and following safety guidelines
Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with fellow team members, support other departments as needed, and participate in cross-functional projects to optimize warehouse operations
Equipment Maintenance and Usage: Regularly inspect and report any issues with warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanners, and ensure they are well-maintained and safe to operate
Safety & Quality Compliance: Adhere to all safety and quality protocols, guidelines, and company policies to ensure a secure working environment for yourself and your colleagues
Training: Support training of associates in the department as needed
Communication: Effectively communicate with internal teams and provide leadership for those working in the department. Promptly escalate issues and/or concerns to the department supervisor or operations manager
Process Knowledge: Must be well-versed with job duties and work instructions associated with tasks within the department and comfortable performing them
Cross-Functional Exposure: Understand the basic functions of all other departments, including the ability to create individual and pallet labels, proficiently pack products using proper procedures in the pack station program, and the ability to prepare and print orders
One Team: Sometimes, other tasks come up and priorities shift quickly, so it’s crucial that we pull together as a team to perform other related duties as required, even outside of your primary department
Qualification
Required
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance repeatedly
Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds without assistance occasionally
Ability to stand and/or walk for 8-10 hours for 5-6 days/week
Ability to regularly bend, twist, stoop, and reach
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Reliable attendance and adherence to company attendance policies
Ability to work well within a team and drive the completion of tasks
Good communication skills, both within the department and interdepartmentally
Ability to problem-solve and think critically
General computer operating knowledge, with the expectation that you must become proficient with the FRG Portal and WMS system, and Microsoft Office
Ability to assign tasks to others and follow up with those tasks
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
Must be able to achieve successful forklift training and certification after hire into the position
High school diploma or equivalent required
Preferred
Previous experience in fast-paced, high-volume organization in a team lead or equivalent role preferred
Previous forklift operator experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision plans with flex spending/health savings account options (waiting period applies).
Company-paid group life insurance policy.
Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
Paid maternity leave.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
401(k) with Company match, immediately vested upon hire.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Company
Flat River Group
Flat River Group specializes in storage, packing, and shipping services.
Founded in 2011
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Guardian Capital Partners
2020-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
M
Matt Stahlin
CEO, President, and Co-founder
Matthew Dean
Executive Vice President
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