Back Up Lead Material Handler

Internal Job Description
Responsible for all phases of storage and shipment of finished goods in a safe and efficient manner. Will act as a liaison between shipping locations communicating and resolving product service and shipment issues. Responsible for scheduling associates hours to accommodate shipping of finished materials based on customer orders. Responsible for supporting the Warehouse Team Leader on Material Handler Training of associates, inventory projects, manage SAP (PICS) systems, assist with cycle counts, and coordinate bottle shortages with Warehouse Team Leader and Warehouse manager. Responsible for enforcing company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for covering shift responsibilities in the absence of shift Warehouse Leaders. Also helps cover shifts in outside warehouses when assigned by warehouse lead.
Assist warehouse leader in Overseeing the Finished Goods and Raw Material Handlers on their shift and ensure efficient movement and storage of raw materials and finished product.
Assist Warehouse Leader to maintain communication between shifts and associates.
Assists Warehouse Leader to assign staffing to meet daily requirements based on work load (adjusting levels by shift).
Assist in providing warehouse leader with associate performance evaluation and disciplinary purposes.
Operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner. Assist in the proper training and testing of new hires and existing associates.
Verifies adherence to all procedures within Safety, Corporate / Site Quality System, Operational Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO standards.
Maintains and adheres to work instructions for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current. Responsible for the accuracy of transactions, product scanning, finished goods inventory and inventory reliability.
Maintains FIFO system of inventory as required by customer and ISO standards.
Document all shipments both inbound and outbound.
Provides instruction to shuttle drivers regarding transfers to outside warehouses.
Communicates repair of equipment and property.
Responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action. Initiate action(s) for food safety issues and report the issue(s) and action(s) taken to a member of the Food Safety Team.
Must complete and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR/AED.
Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion
Qualifications:
· High School diploma or GED preferred.
· 3 to 5 years prior related work experience.
· Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
· Previous leadership experience helpful.
· Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs, climb on and off lift and to sit, stand and move about the facility.
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
Wellness Programs
Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
EAP, Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
Accidental Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
Paid Company Holidays
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiving via Care.com
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
Travel Assistance
Employee Discount Programs
*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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