Warehouse Manager

Indianapolis, IN, United States

Job Description Job Description Summary

Responsible for the overall warehouse organization, Building, and inventory controls needed to maintain efficient support to the production department. Supervises the warehouse material handlers and drivers. May be assigned other duties/tasks at the discretion of management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain neat and orderly warehouse areas.

Drive implementation of Inventory in Midnight software. Train warehouse staff to use Midnight to receive products and inventory products.

Maintain and document PM schedule on warehouse vehicles such as forklifts, delivery vehicles.

Maintain generator and PM schedule.

Maintain up-to-date inventory counts of company and customer materials and supplies, this includes a manual year-end inventory.

Operate forklifts in accordance with OSHA requirements and recommendations.

Maintain equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

Advise Management of equipment problems and schedule repairs with Operations Manager

Record and verify the accuracy of paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments/deliveries.

Load/unload all carriers as quickly and safely as possible.

Check deliveries for poor packing and the general condition of materials- alert Account Managers and department head of problems found.

Immediately notify Account Manager & Production Manager of damaged materials received. Make Notes of such on-delivery slips, take photos.

Pull and hand deliver material samples to both production & Account Manager’s offices in a timely manner.

Pull and stage materials for production.

Keep sufficient levels of USPS supplies (trays/sleeves/tubs/lids, etc.) staged throughout the building so as not to disrupt or halt production.

Schedule Driver pickups and/or deliveries in any company owned vehicle as needed – this includes client pickups/deliveries, daily post office deliveries and may include other runs as needed.

Accurately document all leftover materials- either return to warehouse or prepare & stage for shipping/delivery

Create shipping forms, prepare packages for shipping and coordinate pickup with appropriate carrier

Submit completed paperwork to Account Manager – all shipments/deliveries are to be completed within 24hrs of the job being completed by the production dept.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must have a forklift certification,

Be able to use reach trucks,

Knowledge of clamp trucks for roll stock.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory of drivers, company vehicles, and material handlers.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; displays understanding of how job relates to others.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; uses technology to increase productivity.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue, conserves organizational resources.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Makes sure material handles our working safely. Make sure everyone is using electronic pallet tows at a safe speed.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or listen. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vision Direct provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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