Warehouse Specialist Lead

JOB SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Specialist Lead, 1st Shift, is responsible for wide variety of job responsibilities in all facets of the distribution center operations pertinent to their assign area of responsibility providing leadership and direction to assigned workforce within the functional work areas. Ensures workforce adheres to audit readiness requirements and associated contract requirements. overseeing day-to-day planning, implementation and problem-solving of a team in the performance of the team's assignment. In addition to managing the activities of the team, Team Leaders also perform a variety of warehousing duties requiring an understanding of the establishment's storage plan. Work involves most of the following: Verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages; routing materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing materials IAW prescribed storage methods; rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials; examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage; removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment. May operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties. Uses Warehouse Management System (WMS) and other Government Data Systems resolving common error conditions, responds to computer output instructions or error conditions, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and meet the productivity and quality control accuracy goals associated with assigned functional work area and work processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency to understand and fully execute a minimum of three (3) aspects of storage management functions as assigned:
  • Receiving Functions (Receiving & Induction): Validating accuracy of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records.
  • Checking for damaged goods; insuring goods are appropriately identified for routing within the facility, preparing and keeping records of goods received. Ensuring accurate system induction utilizing WMS IAW established SOPs. Entering and updating item record information to include Global Weight and Cube for each item at time of receiving.
  • Warehouse (Stow and Storage): Stow receipts in appropriate storage areas and locations. Ensure stock material is accurate and stored properly. Ensure material is properly packed, preserved and ready for issue. Comprehend and understand the facility storage plan as outlined by management and SOPs.
  • Requisition Processing: Pick and pack customer requisitions/orders as generated by the WMS. Verify picks and packs are accurate as compared to requisition documentation (NSN, quantity, and Condition Code).
  • Inventory Verification / Validations: Perform physical inventory counts (various TPIC) and verify location to stock accuracy.
  • Transportation Preparation: Prepare and complete outbound process of requisitions / transshipments for transportation to include physical conformance of packaging, quantity, correct NSN, and proper staging in the transportation / shipping section. Ordering and filling SEAVANS
  • Additional responsibilities include completing bills of lading (BOLs), customs forms, manifests and other required shipping forms and paperwork, in accordance with the Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR).
  • Generate PPP&M work order, execute packaging and labeling requirements to specifications and record all work performed IAW DLA SOPs and DLA process manuals.
• Communicate to Compliance Team (Inventory, Customer Service, and Quality Control) system discrepancies that cannot be resolved.
• Utilize e-mails to receive and disseminate workload tasks and information.
• Communicate in a professional manner with all work areas and levels of the Distribution Center.
• Understand Acceptable Performance Level (APL) metrics associated with assigned functional work areas / process and work expeditiously to meet contractual and team goals.
• Follow established guidelines in performing day-to-day routine tasks as outlined in SOPs/Job Breakdown Sheets (JBS), Technical Manuals, and regulations.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Adhere to Government and Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned in association with established Warehouse Management Plan, Inventory Control Plan/Stock Readiness, QC Plan & workload requirements.
• Make local deliveries as required to meet operational needs.
• Utilize DSS and other Government-Furnished data systems to perform the requirements of the contract.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma (or equivalent).

CONTROLLED PROGRAMS:

Controlled Programs apply to work areas / work processes that require a Secret / Classified / Elevated Clearance level to execute assigned tasks (processes consistent with above mentioned duties and responsibilities).

An employee selected as a viable and qualified candidate to work within the local Controlled Programs must be able to obtain the appropriate Security Clearance access and comply with associated contract requirements.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (HAZMAT) / RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL (RAM) PROGRAMS:

HAZMAT / RAM Programs apply to work areas / work processes that require Federal / State regulatory certifications in order to execute assigned tasks.

An employee selected as a viable and qualified candidate to work within the local HAZMAT / RAM Programs must be able to obtain / pass specific certifications courses (example AMMO 62 / Radioactive Training, etc.) and comply with associated contract requirements.

SUMMARY OF JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Fluent in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
• Military or DLA Distribution experience a plus.
• Previous leadership experience a plus.
• Ability to operate Material Handling Equipment (Forklifts and other).
• Ability to operate power tools and other industrial equipment.
• Ability to successfully completion of WMS training, OSHA compliance, DLA SOP training and various company training requirements.

MISCELLANEIOUS / OTHER:

Ability to stand, squat, and have full range of motion, wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as needed for job duties, lift at least 40 pounds, operate a forklift in accordance with a training certification program, and see, hear and respond to dangerous situations.

This job description is meant to be a guide. It is not intended to limit in any way the duties the employee may be required to perform. This job description may be changed at the discretion of the company.