Verst Logistics · 6 days ago
1st Shift Team Lead
Hebron, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23/hr - $23/hr
2+ years expVerst Logistics is seeking a 1st Shift Team Lead to oversee warehouse operations. The role involves training associates, ensuring safety and compliance, and coordinating shift activities to meet customer requirements.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Fulfills the duties and responsibilities of a Warehouse Associate as needed
Assist the Supervisor and other internal groups to meet and exceed customer requirements
Train associates on processes and providing feedback on process/performance
Assure the safety and security of associates and inventory
Coordinate with other departments on processes and procedures
Monitor associate production standards and partner with Supervisor to ensure standards are met and SOPs are followed
Assist in monitoring indirect labor
Assist planning and coordinate shift activities to ensure adherence to all procedures and documentation set forth
Assist in planning, prioritizing, and communicating shift directives to ensure efficient and accuracy for related activities
Provides leadership and sets a positive example for other associates through productivity, quality, sanitation, and compliance with company policies and procedures
Continuously trains and develops associates on standard operation procedures (SOP) and job safety analysis (JSA)
Serves as a primary point of reference for Associates regarding operational or procedural questions to Verst and temporary labor personnel as required to ensure the efficient, accurate and timely completion of projects
Works closely with supervisor on staffing needs and overtime requirements, and assists in scheduling, delegating and prioritizing workflow
Maintains a clean and safe work environment and reinforces sanitation and safety policies with warehouse associates
Completes forms and prepares reports as required
Conduct pre-shift and safety meetings
Complete Safety observations
Conduct Cycle counts and customer inventories
Back up Warehouse Supervisor as needed
Assist the Supervisor and other Staff to ensure compliance with all company rules, policies, and guidelines
Other tasks and deemed necessary to ensure customer compliance, safety, and all company rules, policies and guidelines are met
Fill in for other Leads when needed
Act as an extension of the supervisor to accomplish business tasks
Act as short-term temporary Supervisor to cover vacations
Qualification
Required
Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourceful and adaptability
Able to lead small groups independently
Basic Microsoft skills
Must be able to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately and provide instructions to other associates as needed
Able to lift to 40 lbs. safely on occasion as required
Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed due to customer requirements
Ability to understand, follow and enforce company policies and procedures
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
2 year's direct experience in a manufacturing, production, or fulfillment environment
Ability to be cross trained in multiple departments / areas
Able to lead small CI/Lean projects with little supervision
Company
Verst Logistics
Verst Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider, specializes in a wide range of services including omnichannel fulfillment, shrink sleeve labeling, dedicated transportation, and brokerage with warehouses strategically located nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Verst
President, CEO
Jim Stadtmiller
CFO
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