Warehouse Lead at Medline Industries, Inc. in West Haven, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job Summary

In accordance with written and oral instructions, assure that warehouse and the associated equipment operates safely, properly and efficiently to meet a pre-set key performance indicators. The Warehouse Lead duties incorporate the detailed duties of Warehouse Operators. In addition to these duties, the Warehouse Lead will be responsible for all keying efficiencies, inventory accuracy, outbound product quality, housekeeping, and personnel management tasks. This employee must demonstrate a strong ability to manage key performance indicators, warehouse transactions, inventory accuracy and cycle count procedures and orchestrate all warehouse operators to do the same. The lead should be able to identify operating inefficiencies, diagnose operational problems, and will possess the ability to make adjustments to correct operation and quality challenges as well as train Warehouse Operators to do the same.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• The Warehouse Lead will be responsible for the actions and activity of all Warehouse Operators. The lead position will monitor progress, delegate additional tasks, and utilize controls to ensure that all operators are performing their job as outlined at a proficient or above-average level.




• The Warehouse Lead will promote and enforce Medline safety, operational, and procedural policies.




• The Warehouse Lead will also be responsible for Warehouse Operator training related to these policies.




• All keying entries, such as receiving reports, stock to stock moves, finished goods to stock, and components back to stock moves will be audited and monitored for accuracy and consistency. The Warehouse Lead will be responsible for all inventory transaction entry and accuracy relating to the material movements as they pertain to the facility. -




• Stage raw materials in the production locations and in the production room.




• Process Material Requisitions from production. Ensures the transactions are accurately entered in the ERP systems.




• Run floor scrubber/sweeper to keep warehouse area floors clean.




• Housekeeping: Maintain housekeeping of assigned aisles, which includes debris removal, floor sweeping, rack cleaning, and skid maintenance (fix distraught skids, remove hanging debris, etc.).




• Perform cycle count to confirm accuracy of the raw materials and finished goods at all time. Ensures the transactions and adjustments are accurately entered in the ERP systems.




• Ability to operate Reach Truck, Walkie, Cherry Picker, and Fork Lifts efficiently and safely.




• Ability to perform general maintenance tasks to material handling equipment, including battery charging, battery exchange, battery maintenance (water, checklists, etc.), and general cleaning.




• Other tasks as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements:

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience

Experience:

• 2 years experience in a Manufacturing or Production environment

Additional

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills




• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools




• Sound decision-making skills - Good math, reading, writing skills




• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude




• Strong troubleshooting skills

Disclaimer:

• All duties and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor(s)/manager(s). This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$25.25 - $35.25 Hourly

This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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