The Warehouse Lead is responsible for supply chain management in the warehouse and will work closely with the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager to ensure operational excellence. The duties include but are not limited to material handling and order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a willingness to work in a collaborative team environment are skills that will support a high level of success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Read customer orders accurately to identify part number, quantity ordered, and location.
• Locate and select specific inventory items to fulfill orders.
• Visually inspect orders to ensure accuracy prior to shipping.
• Responsible for loading and off-loading of trucks.
• Maintain proper inventory control and housekeeping in the warehouse areas.
• Follow procedures to safely operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Help drive Operational Excellence by performing tasks in a timely fashion while simultaneously minimizing risk.
• Pick and receive Manufacturing Orders (MOs).
• Assist Central Fill team with coordinating deliveries.
• Complete a daily forklift inspection check.
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment with daily sweeping and trash removal.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

• Move materials to correct destination using forklift or pallet jack.
• Build and execute cycle counts on a weekly basis.
• Enforce company policies and procedures, safety standards, and good housekeeping.
• Provide feedback to Warehouse and Inventory Manager when inconsistencies are observed.
• Focus on continuous improvement opportunities within the operation.
• Meet deadlines and goals as established by Site Manager.
• Ability to learn and perform all warehouse processes.
• Monitor inventory of all applicable warehouse supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse logistics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, electric pallet jack, and manual pallet jack.
• Strong computer skills including use of MS Office programs
• Previous experience with ERP and CRM systems; experience with Great Plain, Aras, and Salesforce preferred
• Safety Focused
• Team player with high problem solving and technical aptitude
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license prior to employment

Work environment and physical demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This position will be subject to mostly controlled but potential varying internal environmental conditions, including changes in temperature and noises that are within acceptable safety levels common to a warehouse environment.
• Work may involve long-term standing, sitting and frequent walking throughout areas such as warehouse, assembly or machine shop as well as navigating common hazards related to these areas.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

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Parata is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran's status.