Core Values
LEADERSHIP. HONESTY. ACCOUNTABILITY. TEAMWORK. EXCELLENCE.-
As a Warehouse Lead, you are expected to maintain Grand Prairie’s Core Values in all communications with employees, visitors, and outside service providers.
Role
The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the day-to-day activities within the warehouse. These duties may include shipping goods out, receiving finished goods from production, and overall support of Grand Prairie Foods’ Supply Chain goals.
Responsibilities
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Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped
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Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas physically and systematically
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Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins, according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code
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Ensure warehouses are accessible and safe for employees and visitors
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Ensure accurate movement of orders, both physically and systemically in the ERP system
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Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate methods
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Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via ERP System
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Completing cycle counts and physical inventory as required
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Count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards
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Complete requisition forms to order supplies from other departments
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Complete all shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, and checking in merchandise as required by facility
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Make sure all purchase orders and sales orders are completed accurately and completed by the end of the day as required by facility
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Accurately complete and upload shipping and receiving documents to the appropriate software by end of shift
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Verifying all paperwork and processes throughout the shift is accurate as required by facility
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Assist in training new and current team members
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Go-to-person for all warehouse needs on the shift
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Delegate responsibilities to team members as needed
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Ensure personal safety rules are met
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Ensure product safety and quality are met
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Special projects as requested or delegated by management
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Verify and communicate any shortages still needed at end of shift
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Attend and participate in meetings as required in a professional manner
Education & Training Requirements
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High School diploma or GED required
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Experience operating powered-industrial-trucks
Work Experience Requirements
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3+ years of prior warehouse experience
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Prior experience with ERP systems a must
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Experience handling shipping and receiving documentation
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Experience in a lead role a plus
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Ability to walk and move throughout a warehouse environment
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Ability to climb onto and off powered-industrial-trucks
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Ability to operate an electric pallet-jack
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Ability to work in various working temperatures – freezer, cooler, and room temperature
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Ability to work alone or in a group setting
Expectations
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Ability to manage your own time to complete duties and tasks without direct oversite
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Able to use critical thinking to solve complex issues that may arise
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Ability to own and run the warehouse and ERP system effectively
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
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Understand and follow First-In-First-Out (FIFO) policy
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Understand and abide by food safety requirements as outlined in SQF code
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Ability to be certified and safely operate powered-industrial-trucks
