Warehouse Team Lead

Hiring for multiple shifts!

Looking for a career change? Do you want to be a part of an engaging and healthy workplace culture based upon shared Core Values and professional development? Do you want to work for a rapidly growing industry leader? If so, join our team at WebstaurantStore located in the Good Life City of Albany, GA!

At our Albany, GA facility, we pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, fun and productive workplace culture based upon our Core Values: Embracing an Entrepreneurial Spirit, Possessing a Passion for Excellence and Doing the Right Thing. We highly value our employees and to show appreciation, we also offer several events and opportunities for our team members each year including but not limited to monthly appreciation lunches, employee recognition awards, team-building activities and more! We also focus heavily on the development of our team members at every level through various avenues such as training classes, developmental workshops, internal growth opportunities and specialized leadership training programs.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a competitive medical/dental insurance package, 401K match, and wellness programs. We also offer several perks such as a gym membership reimbursement, warehouse-wide team building activities, opportunities for bonuses, and much more! We maintain a very positive and enjoyable work environment within the warehouse and try to reward employees with fun events and perks in order to show our appreciation.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Warehouse Team Lead maintains in-depth knowledge of our products and procedures and stays in regular contact with management and peers in each department to meet daily goals. This position identifies operating issues and takes corrective action as needed; this includes receiving and providing clear directions, as well as serving as a role model of our culture to effectively communicate with employees and drive engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with and oversee daily operations in varying departments as determined by operational needs to ensure a high level of productivity and quality while achieving operating goals
• Promote team adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Monitor and provide consistent feedback to employees on individual and team performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Conduct daily team meetings to update employees on work expectations, task assignments, best practices and operating expectations
• Assist in the training of team members
• Perform process audits to ensure accuracy
• Act as a liaison between associates and management
• Exemplify the ideal team player
• Clearly communicate team goals, resolve problems as they arise, and answer any related questions
• Develop a cross-trained team that can flex into other departments or jobs as needed
• Maintain a high level of communication with departments and management on a daily basis; partner with other Team Leads to flex hours where necessary
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1 year minimum experience in leadership role
• Experience working in a distribution environment preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong Leadership Skills required
• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• Requires the ability to regularly lift / carry 50-75lbs. and push / pull up to 150lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.