As a Warehouse Lead for Batteries Plus, you'll be providing shift oversight and delegate tasks to Warehouse Associates in regards to the receiving, storing, packing and shipping of merchandise and materials.

Warehouse Leads perform a variety of tasks to meet quality and productivity standards to ensure that product is handled and shipped to our customers in a timely manner. As a Warehouse Lead, you'll provide hands-on training to new and existing associates to increase productivity, efficiency and accuracy for Batteries Plus.

Responsibilities:

Operational Functions/Quality Assurance (80-85%)

Provide guidance to the warehouse associates to ensure proper distribution of workload
Provide back-up to Warehouse Supervisor
Work for continual improvement in both specific tasks and the overall warehouse operations Ensure all work areas are orderly, clean and free of safety hazards
Measure daily, weekly and monthly production and quality metrics; maintain daily reports
Communicate potential issues and concerns to management in a timely manner
Reinforce policies and safety rules to keep new and less experienced associates on the right path

Receiving

Use hand trucks, hoists, conveyors, forklifts (if certified) and other handling equipment to move material from trailers/dock to storage/racking within the facility following SOPs
Read documents to ensure receipt of correct materials. Report any discrepancies and/or damage of inbound materials
Unpack merchandise/materials

Order Fulfillment

Read requisitions and orders. Pull items to fill the order
Use electronic scanning devices to maintain inventory records. Note errors and/or problems
Read and understand product weights and types to maintain quality and avoid damage and spoilage of products
Pack and crate items in preparation for shipping and distribution

Shipping

Properly stage and assemble completed orders for expedited loading and shipping
Scan and verify accuracy of packages being loaded with order documents to ensure proper piece counts, addresses. Complete shipping reports
Follow procedures to wrap orders for shipping stability
If trained and/or certified, use mechanical equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) to load trucks and or storage units

Qualifications:

2 years of warehouse distribution center supervisory experience Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of distribution center operations, receiving, shipping, pick/pack, forklift operation and be cross trained in all areas
Must be able to become forklift certified
An employment record of punctuality and excellent attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent Can drive understanding (i.e. using visual aids, able to recognize when a group or individual is lost and needs more attention)
Demonstrates self-directed and self-motivated, with good collaborative skills and a desire to help others improve and progress
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
Proficiency in basic math
Demonstrates presentation skills, analytical, and problem solving skills
Demonstrates sound judgment and organizational skills
Ability to learn and adapt to new technology (WMS technology a plus)

 

A Bit About Us:

Batteries Plus is the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, phone repair and key fob replacement franchise with a nationwide network of over 720 stores. We work hard here at Batteries Plus, and we have a lot of fun while we do it. Whether you work in our warehouse, one of our stores or at our corporate headquarters, our goal remains the same: to satisfy our customers, build trust and drive business, while nurturing our team and working to be experts in our fields. That's life at Batteries Plus
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran