Warehouse Lead
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The Warehouse Lead supports the Warehouse Supervisor in overseeing order staging, loading processes, and inventory investigations. This role involves coordinating truck driver check-ins and check-outs, preparing and tracking loads, and performing hands-on warehouse duties like loading, picking, and maintaining a clean work environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Warehouse Supervisor in coordinating the staging and loading of orders
- Ensure accurate and timely loading of trucks according to schedules
- Communicate with team members for smooth operations
- Assist with truck driver check-in and check-out processes, ensuring accurate documentation
- Collaborate with the offsite logistics team (GBS) to ensure staging/loading opportunities
- Create emergency shipments if off-site support is unavailable outside standard hours
- Participate in the loading and unloading of trucks
- Assist with picking orders according to company standards and procedures
- Support other warehouse team members as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
- 3+ years of experience in a Leadership position
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in using warehouse management systems and software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment and 3 years in leadership positions
Nice to Have
- Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role
- Forklift certification
- Familiarity with inventory management systems
- SAP exposure
- Previous Logistic experience
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, focused on creating healthier, tastier and more sustainable products.