Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate activities within the shipping/receiving/warehouse areas of all incoming and outgoing shipments
- Responsible for inventory cycle counts, including maintaining an accurate inventory of JLS and client materials
- Move material to and from JLS within various locations - warehouses and workstations, loading dock etc
- Responsible for the supervision and training of employees on materials handling as needed on such items as inventory receiving and storage, software, warehouse procedures and the loading/unloading of trucks
- Studies shipping notices bills of lading, order invoices and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meeting shipping/receiving schedules
- Uses JLS automated inventory systems to record and update existing client inventory
- Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications
- Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments
- Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel of any concerns
- Performs UPS, Fedex and other courier services as required
- Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed
- Works closely with material handlers to ensure accuracy of inventory and provides backup support to the QC/Receiving manager as needed.
- If problems occur, alert the JLS Transportation and/or Operations Managers to help resolve.
- Ensure safety of material storage on the floor and in the warehouses to full compliance with applicable law
- Continuously develop knowledge and skills as needed as the business changes
- Perform other duties as required by the Operations or Transportation Managers from time to time
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma required or equivalent related work experience
- Must be able to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, electric trucks and forklifts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Computer proficiency preferred for the use of tablets, order management software and email
- Must have the ability to do simple mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy of counts
- Must conduct themselves in a business-like manner at all times as they represent JLS to our customers
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service to employees and customers
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs
- Must be able to communicate clearly on telephone and in person