Team Lead

Since Sunland was founded in 1982, the most consistent answer to the question “What makes Sunland a great place to work?” continues to be, “The people & the culture.” Sunland has grown from a local to a national third-party logistics company, the Leadership Team has been very intentional about caring for and investing in our people & making sure the positive culture continues. Sunland’s Company Values are at the heart of our positive, continuous improvement culture. Our values are not just words on the wall, they are the cornerstones for guiding how we behave and make decisions, so we can help our people and our customers to be better.

• The Warehouse Team Leader will supervise and lead an assigned team through the daily activities in the warehouse to ensure smooth operations and efficient completion of projects.
• Shift: 2:30 pm - 11:00 PM, Monday - Friday (some OT and weekends may be required)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily workflow and assignments of the assigned team.

Primary Duties:

• Ensures that the necessary equipment is available and in working order to complete assignments.
• Leads team in conducting daily safety checks on equipment, including forklift trucks, conveyors, and other equipment.
• Inspects the quality and quantity of supplies and equipment delivered to the team.
• Verifies that outgoing deliveries meet company quality standards and that order slips match and have the appropriate signatures.
• Keeps team members informed about rules, regulations, policies, and objectives.
• Maintains detailed and accurate work records.
• Collaborates with the team to identify ways to improve department effectiveness; implements viable ideas.
• Resolves conflicts that arise among team members and/or other employees.
• Orders new equipment as requested by management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Excellent management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate the team to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to solve conflicts among coworkers.
• Ability to remain organized.
• Basic understanding of the warehouse's records, inventories, and other routine documentation.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse procedures and regulations.

Education/Certifications/Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of related work experience are required.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.