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Team Lead – Warehouse/Distribution Inbound, Animal Health
Our City, State location is seeking a DC Team Lead responsible for receiving and storing products within a distribution center environment. The DC Team Lead- Inbound also, in conjunction with the Inbound Manager, leads and motivates the team to ensure they are meeting customer and company requirements. We offer a climate-controlled, small-team environment where you rarely have to work weekends!
WHO WE ARE
Covetrus is the global market leader in animal-health technology and services, dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine and to empowering veterinary healthcare teams across the companion, equine, and large-animal health markets.
OUR VALUES
Never Settle – Share the Customer Goal – Give Power – Be Passionate – Do Good
Come join our amazing team where we go for great, put the customer first, operate as one team, cultivate a passion for animals, and always act responsibly for customers and society. Do you love animals? Then help us improve their lives on a daily basis!
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
- Generous holiday and paid time off policy
- Company paid life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program and more!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)
- Leads the Inbound team in the receiving, storing, handling returned/damaged goods, and administrative tasks, to ensure customer and company requirements are met.
- Ensures end-of-day system verification tasks are completed; all received product has been put away, and product movements completed.
- Works with internal partners (Accounts Payable and Purchasing) and vendors regarding orders received. Answers questions and provides information to resolve any outstanding issues in a timely manner. Communicates discrepancies to appropriate individuals which many include Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Vendors, other DC facilities, and/or sales staff.
- Performs inventory control functions (e.g., stocking shelves, identifying products for re-slotting, rotating stock including replenishments, cycle counting, and the general organization and maintenance of the warehouse), as required.
- Ensures proper receiving procedures are being followed and that adequate supplies and equipment are available.
- Monitors performance of team members and provides feedback to management. Recognizes training needs and implements training to ensure team is prepared. Ensures management is aware, on a regular basis, of all aspects of associate performance.
- Performs security checks of the building and locks and secures the building for the evening, or opens the building and prepares the warehouse for the day’s business, if required.
- Performs duties of a DC Team Member/Receiver including operating forklift, as required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of one year of experience in warehouse or production environment; prior experience directing work flow preferred
- Experience with data entry on a PC
- Experience and knowledge in distribution processes (receiving, shipping, and inventory control) preferred
- Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) scanners preferred
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Forklift Certification preferred; ability to become forklift certified required
- Ability to read and understand the English language to effectively read product descriptions, labels, shelves, and other product documents.
- Ability to understand and perform basic math to ensure accurate product quantities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be flexible to work mandatory overtime hours as needed to ensure timely customer delivery.
- Ability to lift and transport 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50-70 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk on concrete for the duration of the shift and complete tasks that include bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies
- Ability to engage in overnight travel, if necessary (<5%)
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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If you are a Colorado applicant, you are eligible to receive information about the salary range and benefits for this role. Please contact
recruitment@covetrus.com
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