WAREHOUSE WORKER LEADER

Title: WAREHOUSE WORKER LEADER Location: United States-Illinois-Great Lakes Job Number: 240002XC Job Summary: Leads three or more warehouse workers merchandise markers laborers forklift operators etc. engaged in receiving storing and shipping of resale stock and supplies. Representative level of work led is NA-5. Duties and Responsibilities: As working leader of three or more associates performs the following Passes on to associates led instructions received from supervisor demonstrates proper work method and starts work. Ensures that needed materials and tools are available. Sets the pace and works along with other associates in performing receiving storing and shipping functions. Sees to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisors instructions on work sequence procedures methods and deadlines and urges or advises other associates to follow supervisors instructions and to meet deadlines. Operates a forklift to move load or unload transfer transport and stack or unstack palletized goods boxes crates merchandise materials and supplies from one location to another. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed e.g. assures that material handling equipment capacities are not exceeded and that tools are properly used. Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance and repair programs for vehicles. Determines maintenance and repair priorities establishes maintenance schedules reviews and evaluates work-in process and completed work to assure compliance with established standards. Reviews and analyzes major component repairs provides guidance as required. Ensures that daily inspections of fleet equipment is performed by operators along with complying with all federal state and DOD regulations. Supervisor issues instructions on work sequence procedures methods and deadlines and relies upon the incumbent to assure that work assignments are carried out by other members of the group. Supervisor is available to provide information or make decisions regarding problems that may arise during work. Overall work operations are reviewed for status progress causes of delays and resolution of operating problems. PHYSICAL EFFORT Performs work on hard surfaces and in areas which require standing stooping bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions may lift and carry supplies and material up to 100 pounds with assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed inside warehouse in bin rooms and in open areas. The areas may be cold drafty damp or hot. Work is performed in close quarters in warehouse or bin aisles ramps or platforms. Is exposed to injury from falling stock from handling materials and from mechanical equipment. TRAINING REQUIREMENT Associate must receive Hazardous Material HazMat training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE One year of experience performing warehousing related duties such as receiving storing issuing shipping operation of manual material movement equipment etc. or similar work that provided the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the position. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE One year of warehousing experience including work that demonstrated the ability to prepare material receiving and transfer documentation provide direction to lower graded warehouse workers and ability to operate a fork lift. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing stooping bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Is required to lift up to 100 lbs with assistance and carry short distances heavier material will be transported by fork-lift equipment.