Recycling Warehouse Lead - Full-time

Description

If you want to feel good about what you do and work with a company that reduces waste, and values employee contributions, this might be the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for an energetic, hardworking, and organized individual to join our team. VIM Recyclers provides full-scale recycling Manufacturing businesses and offers certified Destruction Services.  

Position Overview:

As a Warehouse Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse. You will be responsible for upholding safety standards, operating forklifts, coordinating daily activities, fostering a positive work environment, and facilitating effective communication. Your leadership will be essential in guiding the warehouse team, maintaining compliance with regulations, and providing support in the absence of the supervisor.

Job Description:

• Adhere to company safety guidelines and protocols to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Safely operate a sit-down propane forklift to move materials, products, and equipment throughout the warehouse or production area.
• Loads/Unloads materials from dock trailers, in a safe manner
• Transport materials to and from storage areas, production lines, and shipping docks as needed.
• Attend to truck drivers as needed when they check in and out, confirming booking information, and providing loading and unloading instructions.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by providing leadership and direction to the warehouse team, communicating effectively in both English and Spanish and serving as the point of contact for staff to address any issues or emergencies that arise.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure smooth workflow, meet operational targets, assign tasks to warehouse personnel, and guide them as needed.
• Supply workers with necessary materials and ensure correct materials are present.
• Training of existing staff and new employees.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in the manager's absence.
• Send daily reports, including inventory, yard list, runs list, etc., when the supervisor is out of the office.
• Utilize Excel Worksheets and Outlook to generate and distribute reports efficiently.
• Facilitate smooth communication and operations during the supervisor's absence.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years or older to apply
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) in written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills is required.
• Dependable and Reliable
• Excellent attendance and flexibility to work weekends and overtime, as required 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate with production employees, management, and other departments throughout the company, and sometimes outside vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and warehouse software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Warehouse setting with exposure to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and cold/hot temperatures.
• Exposed to normal work hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, moving vehicles, and machines.
• Fast Paced manufacturing environment with some allergen products.

Benefits:  

• Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Plan
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Affordable coverage provided by Mutual of Omaha.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Available for medical expenses, allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars for eligible costs.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at a rate of 4.62 hours per pay period, equivalent to 3 weeks of PTO, plus 8 paid holidays.
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance: Provided through Mutual of Omaha, offering income replacement after 7 days of illness or injury.
• Life, Dependent Life, & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Employees also have the option to purchase additional Voluntary Life/AD&D coverage for themselves and/or their dependents.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution:  After 6-months, a 3% contribution of your earnings, regardless of your participation.

PLEASE NOTE:  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job.   They are not intended to be all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required. If this sounds exciting, apply now to learn more about our opportunity and benefits – we would love to have you join the VIM Team. 

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