Warehouse Team Lead

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Wholesale Division as a full-time Warehouse Team Lead at our Jonesboro, AR location. This position will require to work safely and efficiently perform the job functions of loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing bags, picking orders, completing documentation and cleaning in the warehouse. You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, be self-motivated and work well in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform all job functions within the warehouse including loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing product, picking orders and completing documentation.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat/clean and complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Act as work Lead, providing work direction to less experienced co-works and assist in training new employees.
• Manage product inventory and follow first in-first out shipping and rotation principles.
• Complete shipping, receiving and inspection documents neatly and accurately.
• Operate equipment for loading and unloading. This includes operating an end loader, switching engine, fork lift, and skid loader.
• Conduct truck and railcar inspections prior to loading with product.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and assist maintenance techs as needed.
• Follow all plant and food safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
• Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background screen
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Prior warehouse experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, squat, twist and bend repeatedly
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs and bins
• Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to wear all required PPE such as: hard hat, hair net, safety glasses, face mask, and safety boots
• Ablility to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures