Shift Lead, 2nd shift - 3-day weekends - Morehead, KY

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands.

You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are. In return, we want you to be hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, take responsibility and personal accountability.

Job Description

Shift Lead, 2nd shift - Morehead, OK TPM
2nd Shift: Monday-Thurs, 7pm-5:30am *3-Day Weekends*
Starting at $17/hour + $1.50/hr differential!

We have a weekend Shift Lead position available at our Morehead location (inside the Family Dollar Distribution Center). If you have warehouse experience, leadership skills, a strong work ethic and a desire to grow your career, a Shift Lead position with CHEP could be a great fit!

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit

• Full benefits available after 60-days (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Low-cost benefit plans (Medical starting under $8/week, Dental under $2/week)

• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability and life insurance!!

• FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment

• 401k with company match (up to 4%)

• Accrued Paid Time Off available for use after 90-days of employment

• Tuition reimbursement, wellness incentives, parental leave, profit sharing, and MORE!

Position Purpose:

The Shift Lead is responsible for serving as a functional subject matter expert and peer leader to assigned area on the floor. The Shift Lead should display knowledge of forklift operations and sort operations. This employee supports the Operations Supervisor in ensuring teams deliver superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in the key areas of safety, service, quality, and cost. Specific responsibilities include directing the work of forklift and sort operations, including filling in to support the team as needed. Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and/or logistics environment is preferred.

Major/Key Accountabilities:

• Provide hands-on peer leadership as a Shift Lead within assigned functional area, providing direction when needed, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure that all key processes – production, safety, and servicing – are understood by employees
• Supports warehouse and forklift activities as needed, in between shifts or breaks.
• Serves as subject matter expert for designated area such as forklift operations and sort.
• Responsible for assigned production role duties and filling in for supervisor as needed.
• Coordinate inbound / outbound flow of product (forklifts and trucks).
• Support plant administration to ensure compliance to established policies and procedures; and enforcing policies and procedures to drive inventory accuracy.
• Working autonomously with oversight from Operations Supervisor.
• Coaching of employees that models the values and culture of the company

Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrated internally and/or externally the ability to lead
• Effective communication with customers and employees
• Ability to build consensus
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to drive safety and create a safety conscious
• Prior experience in a plant leadership role in a manufacturing environment
• Warehouse operations & Forklift operation experience required
• Fast-paced, high-volume productivity
• Proven track record of success and stability (1 to 3 years)
• Results-oriented and can meet deadlines and commitments
• Familiarity with both OSHA and DOT regulations and requirements strongly preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

• Communication Skills
• Delegation
• Shift Planning
• Inventory Management
• Safety First Mindset

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry 78 lbs occasionally, less than 33% of their work shift.
• Push items with a maximum force of 34 lbs./feet.
• Pull items with a maximum force of 34 lbs./feet.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree preferred or 2 – 3 years of equivalent work experience.

Languages:

• Essential - English
• Desirable - Spanish

Preferred Education

Preferred Level of Work Experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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