Hilo and Inventory Control Lead

Distribution Center Address: 630 John Hancock Rd, Taunton MA

Work Schedule:

• Sunday - Thursday work week, with Friday and Saturdays off
• 2nd Shift - 4:00 PM - until work completion

Position Summary

This person will primarily be a Hilo lead with some Inventory control. You will oversee the Hilo product drops and coordinate and assist the activities of Gordon Food Service (GFS) warehouse including shipping, receiving, inventory and/ or selection in conjunction with the Warehouse Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates with the supervisors to assist in coordinating the daily activities of GFS warehouse.
• Monitors the receiving, selection, and/ or loading of warehouse products to ensure the efficient flow of products in the warehouse.
• Assists in observations, employee reviews, and disciplinary actions. Provides recommendations on hiring, performance review and disciplinary actions to warehouse supervisor.
• Monitors and prioritizes order fulfillment.
• Assists in investigating variances.
• Assists in the administration function and record keeping for the department to include daily time and attendance, weekly action incentive input and scoring, preparing meetings, and analyzing error ratios.
• Provides training for employees on job technique and/or safety requirements.
• Serve in the function of employee or supervisor as appropriate.
• Assists in resolving warehouse issues, problems, or conflicts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Six months of warehousing operations experience or one-year prior supervisory experience.
• Preferred-Two years previous warehouse experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
• Must have good leadership skills and a thorough understanding of warehouse operations.
• Must have a basic understanding of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and other related regulatory agencies and laws
• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, email, and internet software applications.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Powered Industrial Vehicles
• Conveyor Equipment where applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person