General responsibilities and typical activities for this position will include, but are not limited to the following:
§ Work in partnership with the management staff, by helping to plan, implement, and communicate department objectives.
§ Serve as team leader within work area.
§ Work with supervision to implement, update, and store standard operating procedures (manuals, file / folder maintenance, etc)
§ Work with supervision on improving process flow and reporting
§ Train individual team members, including existing associates who are being crossed trained as well as new associates
§ Work with manager / supervisor to prepare training materials for each area / sub-function of responsibility
§ Correct inventory issues when applicable and appropriate
§ Resolve floor space utilization issues
§ Assist supervision in certifying associates in skill levels and identifying best practices
§ Keep associates informed of any upcoming training and preparation
§ Must be willing to perform all Distribution Center job functions as business need dictates
§ Develop / run reports as assigned to facilitate avoidance of potential production / service level expectation issues
§ Possess the ability to coordinate additional special projects as assigned
§ Other administrative duties as assigned
§ Observe safety and security procedural adherence: report unsafe conditions / acts, also operates powered equipment safely
§ Assist associates with issues pertaining to their work assignments
§ 85% of time spent on the floor within area(s) of responsibility
§ Promote a culture of respect and an atmosphere of teamwork to foster a positive working environment.
§ Adhere to company safety guidelines to prevent personal injury and product and facility damage.
§ Maintain understanding of operations and willingness to be cross trained in all areas of DC.
Work Conditions:
§ This position interacts with all levels of internal personnel, primarily DC Operations personnel. May include interaction with external personnel (truck drivers).
§ The job encounters recurring work situations of a routine nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
§ Accuracy is required in performing all functions of the positions; errors in work could cause delays in schedules.
§ This position requires the individual to be ready to start work on–time daily.
§ Inside warehouse environment which may operate under various room temperatures.
§ May on a continuous basis walk, bend, push, pull and lift up to seventy pounds (70lbs) while practicing proper safety procedures, as well as work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
§ Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.