Updike Distribution Logistics, LLC is hiring: Warehouse Lead in Auburn

Job Overview

Warehouse Lead role at Updike Distribution Logistics, LLC.

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for warehousing tasks such as unloading trailers, putting away product, completing appropriate paperwork, pulling orders, preparing product for shipment, loading trailers, general housekeeping, and operating equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Delegate responsibilities to associates, train and mentor those associates on warehouse processes.
• Receive and ship merchandise according to customer requirements.
• Transfer pallets to designated areas by use of forklift.
• Load and unload trailers by use of forklift or other appointed means.
• Maintain accurate receipt and put away records, including identification and documentation of damages, overages, and/or shortages.
• Locate and retrieve product for shipment utilizing system-generated pick list, validating for accuracy.
• Submit all paperwork to appropriate department upon completion and validation for accuracy.
• Lift and pull inventory from storage shelves, up to 50 pounds individually and/or 70 pounds as a group when applicable.
• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by warehouse management.
• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations; independent judgment at times in Warehouse Supervisor absence.
• Proficient with computers; reliable attendance.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Forklift attachment experience (single-double, clamp, and other specialized attachments) strongly preferred.
• Forklift certification.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• At least 2 years of experience operating a forklift.
• High school diploma required.

Physical and environmental requirements: While performing duties, extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands; ability to lift up to 50 pounds (group lift up to 70 pounds); ability to climb ladders and operate forklift machines. Required to wear safety gear as appropriate. Work may occur in a non heated/air-conditioned warehouse and outside environmental conditions; adherence to safety regulations is required.