Job Abstract

Summary
The Distribution Center Lead is responsible for helping supervise and perform other aspects of their department to facilitate workflow. In the absence of the Distribution Center Supervisor or Distribution Center Assistant Supervisor, will be responsible for overseeing aspects of the department. Acts as a team lead to a small group of employees generally focused on a limited task. 

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment. Assume responsibility for immediately addressing safety concerns
• Assist in leading, training, and coordinating work including delivery scheduling, inbound and outbound processes, safety requirements, and special customer requirements
• In the absence of the Distribution Center Supervisor or Distribution Center Assistant Supervisor, will be responsible for overseeing aspects of the department
• Must know all department functions and processes
• Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment, maintaining the security of the Distribution Center and accurate inventory
• Ensure inbound and/or outbound shipments and products are accurate and free of damage
• Ensure that jobs are correctly implemented, assigned effectively, and completed properly
• Assist in maintenance and security of the Distribution Center
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED perferred    
• 4+ years of distribution center or warehouse experience
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment preferred 
• If required to make deliveries:
  • Must have a valid driver's license 
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of their Motor Vehicle Record
  • Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire
  • Must not have had a suspended drivers’ license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years
  • Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 years

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to aid in satisfying customer requirements
• Ability to resolve complex issues and problems
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of subject manner
• Ability to lead and train 
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in order to accurately complete job tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines 
• Ability to safely operate various types of material handling equipment
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Working Conditions and 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. 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.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold    Constantly – at least 51%
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions    None
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations    None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment    Constantly – at least 51%
• Travels to offsite locations    None

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location    Constantly – at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery    Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet    Constantly – at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder    Constantly – at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions    Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds    Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds    Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds    Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 75 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”