Lead Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift - Optimas Solutions

Lead Warehouse Associate

About Optimas 

Optimas Solutions is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.  

Our Values are the THREAD that connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers: 

•                    Teamwork 
•                    Honesty 
•                    Respect 
•                    Excellence 

•                    Accountability 
•                    Drive 

To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com   

Position Overview

This position assists the Operations Manager and Warehouse Supervisor in handling daily operations of the receiving, shipping, inventory, pick-pack, etc.

Main Responsibilities

• Train new team members: ensure team members are following business practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Unloading of goods delivered.
• Check that goods advised match goods rec’d, check PO for qty’s and due date.
• Book onto the system, batch each box as required, pass samples and paperwork to Inspection.
• Put goods away to picking or pallet locations or transfer to boxing or subcontract operations.
• Confirm receipt of any documentation accompanying the delivery e.g. material cert, test cert. etc.
• Repackaging of bulk product into smaller quantities to comply with the companies or customer requirements.
• To fill boxing machine hoppers as necessary (waste management).
• Print labels as required (batch number).
• Move boxed goods to designated storage locations.
• Produce dispatch notes, picking lists and labels, as necessary.
• Resolve discrepancies noted when picking.
• Advise line manger of potential stock outs.
• Confirm items picked correspond to the items described on the note.
• Pack items to ensure they remain secure and undamaged to their destination.

• Arrange for the issue of certification as detailed on the picking note.
• Load goods for dispatch onto transport within deadlines
• Continually check for damaged labels and request replacements as necessary.
• Cover for envoys as and when required, subject to relevant licenses held.
• Assist Warehouse Supervisor with additional tasks as required.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:

• Customer Service
• Results focused
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Working as part of a team
• Problem solving

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years relevant warehouse experience required.
• Ability to read, understand and maintain records as required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Leadership: positive attitude with ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Proficient with PC.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Compensation 

At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our employees. More information will be given throughout the process.  

The salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a market competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) match. Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.