Warehouse Lead

Citak Rugs Inc. - Warehouse Lead – Job Description

Function: Warehouse Lead is responsible for all aspects of warehouse functions including the receiving, storing, handling, shipping and preparing of product for customer delivery while maintaining the warehouse in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.

Warehouse Lead Duties & Responsibilities

- To accurately place materials on shelves, in racks or other designated storage areas in an orderly manner.

- Attaches identifying tag or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.

- Prepares and fills orders to be shipped to customers; pulling materials; packing boxes/items; placing orders in delivery area.

- Review all orders to determine if they were picked correctly.
- Preparation of all shipping documentation and shipping labels.
- Learn and process shipments using software systems from UPS, FedEx, CanPar and others.

- On a daily basis, calling freight companies for arranging, organizing and booking pickups for shipments.
- Documenting the shipping and receiving processes.
- Create delivery and shipment reports and ensure that all information is keyed and scanned into the company database.

- Receiving shipment materials coming into the building by suppliers, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptly.
- Verifies the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list.
- Examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items. Appropriately report/record any discrepancies.
- Enter quantity received against the purchase order in the computer system and print back order and inventory stock put away list.

- Maintains inventory controls by performing physical inventory count and adjusting online inventory levels.
- Document maintenance and supply levels of warehouse tools.
- Ensure warehouse and customer areas are cleaned on a regular basis.
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Willingness to take on any general warehouse tasks and procedures.

Competencies:

• Be able to identify product by size, type, style, color or product code.
• Solid reading skills – must be able to read orders/match orders on shipping tickets to items picked.
• Ability to focus on tasks and attention to detail in a busy environment
• Time Management
• Inventory Management
• Basic math skills and reasoning skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, MS Office, Internet and E-mail.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions.
• General understanding of the warehouse and footprint.
• Operate inventory control equipment, i.e., bar-coding equipment, handheld devices.

Warehouse Worker Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to work on feet and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Proven ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Superior organizational skills
• Strong communication skills coupled with the drive to improve our day-to-day operations
• Intermediate computer skills, experience in MS Office is required
• Must be professional, energetic and very dependable
• Planning and Time Management
• Reporting Skills
• Inventory Control
• Documentation Skills
• Data Entry Skills
• Driver’s Licence is a plus
• Current forklift certification a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move/lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse environment
• Position may require climbing of secured ladders for top-level selection

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• warehouse: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person