Warehouse Lead

The Lead Forklift Operator is responsible for delegating tasks, assisting in training, and communicating the warehouse goals to the forklift team. He/She will oversee/assist the team in performing material handling tasks within the plant and warehouse to support machine production schedules, finished product shipping and recycling/ waste removal activities. The Lead Forklift Operator will stage, load and unload finished product and raw materials. This role is also responsible for stocking and maintaining the warehouse inventory. Continuously supports Sofidel’s Employee Personal Practice Policy.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Support Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary and hygienically sound workplace.
• Ensure team has the resources it needs to complete tasks in an effective and timely manner.
• Set and lead team in goals.
• Communicate status of daily activity/tasks with management team.
• Communicate company/production needs to rest of team.
• Maintain clear knowledge of each warehouse operations and be able to assist where needed.
• Maintain forklift driving certification for Single Forks, Double-Wide, Box-Clamp, Roll-Clamp, and Bale Clamp.
• Conduct regular forklift inspections per required instruction list. Complete mandatory logs and documents.
• Charge batteries and change propane cylinders.
• Operate stretch wrap machine and understand the HU label process.
• Monitor raw-materials, finished goods and waste products at all lines.
• Deliver and Remove raw-materials, finished goods and waste products in a safe and timely manner.
• Band parent rolls cores and put them in the correct recycling or customer return trailers.
• Load and unload goods with the forklifts within the systematic guidelines.
• Stage loads, print, apply product labels and verify all loads to the loading documents.
• Service and support all Machine employee requests.
• Operate balers for towel and tissue broke, cardboard and poly.
• Operate trash compactors for waste disposal.
• Maintain safe and clean working environments by manually picking up waste paper and other materials.
• Provide on the job training to new employees as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules by keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in any variety of meetings in which direct supervisor requires attendance.
  
  
  

Tools And Equipment Used

Employee will use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.

Education/Experience: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Prior experience preferred, but not necessarily required in unique circumstances. Possess basic computer skills.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Demands: Lift/Carry Requirements:

Stand

F (Frequently)

10 lbs. or less

C (Constantly)

Walk

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Sit

C (Constantly)

21-50 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Handling /Fingering

C (Constantly)

51- 100 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward

C (Constantly)

Over 100 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder

F (Frequently)

Push / Pull

Climb

F (Frequently)

12 lbs. or less

F (Frequently)

Crawl

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs.

F (Frequently)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs.

F (Frequently)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (within normal range)

Sense of Touch

Work Environment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes, eye and ear protection, reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.

Acknowledgement

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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