Warehouse Lead - De Pere, WI

POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct safety, trainings, and daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc. communication and associate meetings regarding any warehouse and inventory issues in department or area ensuring documentation of attendance and meetings notes are recorded and in personnel files as requested by manager.
• Communicate with manager, associates, etc. all unresolved issues and with other department leads involved in unresolved issues that they are being resolved in a timely manner, refer to warehouse manager for assistance when needed.
• Assist employees with training and resolving warehouse and inventory SOP’s, expectations, guidelines, etc. with their team. Verifying that all warehouse associates can complete the essential functions of their roles related all areas of the warehouse safely and efficiently in a professional manner.
• Assist other area lead(s) with scheduling and monitoring productivity ensuring staffing needs are being met.
• Assist warehouse manager and ER team with staffing needs including but not limited to temporary employment, hiring, selecting, terminating and employ appropriately.
• Calculate inventory accuracy on weekly and monthly basis and forward to any other lead(s) and assigned manager(s).
• Support staff in all areas of the warehouse to include but not limited to assisting with wherever staff needs additional support.
• Load and unload trailers in a timely manner in accordance with the Labor Management System as needed.
• Verify all in and outbound loads are the correct size/quantity/product.
• Follow structured shipping & receiving process including but not limited to loading LTL orders according with delivery.
• Receive and put away products in an accurate and efficient manner while staying within compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Dispose of waste materials and by-products.
• Manual case picking, labeling, and cleaning as needs determine.
• Communicate potential problems or issues with area leads and manager(s).
• Follow all safety policies & procedures.
• Assists with maintaining clean, organized warehouse and work environment.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance is upheld at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; required
• Associate degree (Logistics, Business Management, or relatable field); preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years within Warehouse industry or relatable field; required
• 2+ years of warehouse leadership experience; required
• 1+ year of forklift experience; required

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite; required
• Warehouse Management System experience; a plus
• AS400 experience; a plus

Essential Skills:

• Strong emphasis on Safety, OSHA, GMPs, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people internally and externally.
• Exceptional organizational and record keeping skills.
• Strong attention to details, record keeping, organization, and follow up.
• Department and team orientated mindset.
• Demonstrates ability to multitask, make quick decisions and time management.
• Proactive mindset and high level of personal, team, company, and customer accountability.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving.
• Ability to tolerate high stress and fast paced environment.
• Demonstrate ability to lead and develop a team.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance after 60 days
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness options
• 401(k) & Roth IRA
• Immediate Accrued Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Onsite WELcare Clinic
• Onsite Chiropractic Clinic
• Onsite Fitness Center and WELness Coach

The family feel is real!

We’ve built an entire trucking family based on our core values – put people first, explore possibilities, lead the way, and in it together. It’s a culture that starts with family ownership and reaches across WEL Companies, from new truck drivers to warehouse workers to shop tractor and trailer technicians to office staff. We then elevate that positive base that enhance lifestyles and drive loyalty from top to bottom.

Culture – YOU belong here

Communication. Relationships. Accessibility. When your part of the WEL Companies team, you’re treated like family. Many trucking companies do a decent job with logistics, technology, and compensation. We can do all that, and more … because the value of a positive, supportive open-door culture is priceless.

About WEL Companies, Inc.

In 1975 Wally Tielens and his son, Bruce had a simple vision for a family business that quickly grew into an industry leading refrigerated trucking business. What began as a two-truck business soon blossomed into more than 400 trucks and 700 trailers that provide award winning nationwide service to some of the largest companies in the food, beverage, and dairy industries.

• Certified for ELDT training with the FMCSA in Wisconsin and Florida
• SmartWay Transport Partner & Recognized by The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Ranked in the top 15 of Fueloyal.com Top 25 Refrigerated Companies
• Home to 62 members of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Presidents Safe Drivers Club
• Top 250 Fleets in America – Commercial Carrier Journal
• 2022 Premier Carrier – FourKites
• Tyson Foods 2022 Premier Carrier of the Year

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.