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1st Shift Outbound Team Leader
Dayton, NV
Starting at $30
Job Description
Job Summary
The Outbound Team Lead maintains in-depth knowledge of our products and Outbound procedures and stays in regular contact with the shift manager and peers in each department to meet daily goals. This position identifies operating issues and takes corrective action as needed, including receiving and providing clear directions and serving as a role model of our culture to communicate effectively with employees and drive engagement.
We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties below to a high standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Leadership
Assist leadership in overseeing daily operations in the department to ensure a high level of productivity and quality while achieving operating goals; promote team adherence to Company policies and procedures
Work closely with leadership to monitor and provide consistent feedback to employees on individual and team performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
In collaboration with leadership, conduct daily team meetings to update employees on work expectations, task assignments, best practices, and operating expectations
Clearly communicate team goals, resolve problems as they arise, and answer any related questions
Assist with developing a cross-trained team that can flex into other departments or jobs as needed
Maintain a high level of communication with Outbound teams and management daily; partner with other team leads to flex hours where necessary
Ensure that employees are consistently informed of their performance and progress
Serve as a resource for all employees regarding job tasks, company policies and procedures, and warehouse initiatives
Report personnel issues to the department leadership to enable timely resolutions
Process
Aid management in ensuring that our teams work towards satisfying customers through picking, prepping, and completing outbound shipments efficiently, with a focus on accuracy and quality
Manage the department's daily workflow and work with leadership to adjust to labor availability as needed.
Ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in all work completed by the IC team, using internal audits to identify mistakes and training opportunities
Work to identify trends in team performance, using outbound metrics to train individuals on the team and assess areas of weakness or strength
Provide scorecards to individuals weekly and monthly to advise them on their overall performance
Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily, weekly, and monthly departmental goals
Abide by all company and warehouse policies
Flex into other positions and departments and undertake additional duties as necessary to support the overall operation
Physical Requirements
Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a distribution environment; shipping experience preferred but not required
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Education
This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.
Desired Traits & Skills
Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations