Warehouse Lead-Driver

Warehouse Lead-Driver

Location: Plant City, FL
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs the hands-on administrative and operational work of the warehouse, and directs the forklift operator to ensure daily loading, unloading, and shipping/receiving activities are completed timely, efficiently, and accurately.

INVENTORY & CYCLE COUNTS

• Performs inventory cycle counts as directed (daily, weekly, monthly) to confirm quantities and BBDs.

• Executes and leads cycle counts; assures accuracy of BBDs, quantities, and batch code corrections.

• Generates weekly inventory reports, including pipeline by item by BBD.

• Documents inventory adjustments on a weekly basis; obtains Warehouse Supervisor approval before adjustments are made.

• Reviews and confirms inventory variances; reports findings to the Warehouse Supervisor.

• Receives all MCF receipts and adjustments into SAP.

SHIPPING, RECEIVING & WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

• Processes receipts in SAP within 24 hours for Plant City and 48 hours for 3PL warehouses.

• Directs the forklift operator to ensure loading of all shipments, pulling and staging outbound orders three days in advance with correct documentation.

• Directs the forklift operator on unloading of inbound shipments and containers, ensuring seal integrity.

• Accurately records all shipments and receipts on the daily shipping manifest and receiving log.

• Records lot codes for all cases leaving the warehouse.

• Ensures merchandise is rotated on a continuous basis.

• Packing and shipping (including e-commerce); pulls orders and processes customer orders per special requirements (e.g., Amazon.com).

• Prepares sample requests, Q.A. requests, etc. for shipment via parcel service (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.).

• Must be able to operate machinery, including forklift, as needed.

• Performs miscellaneous tasks such as reworking and repacking.

PLANNING & ADMINISTRATIVE

• Supports production planning.

• Executes transfer orders with carriers; plans and enters transfer orders into SAP.

• Backup purchasing support for entering POs in SAP; enters purchase requisitions for warehouse and office supplies.

• Processes, updates, and tracks claims.

• Maintains tidy, clutter-free floors and supports miscellaneous facility-improvement activities.

FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Adheres to protective measures regarding Food Safety concerns.

• Supports Food Security of the facility to prevent product tampering and employee endangerment.

• Ensures all drivers and visitors sign in and confirms visitors are on-site for a legitimate reason.

• Checks warehouse and surroundings to meet AIB food-grade facility requirements.

• Completes the weekly cleaning log and trap inspections form.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a warehouse environment.

• Must be able to operate a forklift; forklift certification preferred.

• Exhibits knowledge of logistics terminology and activities, combined with good business practices.

• Possesses strong organizational skills.

• Ability to use SAP, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with customers, sales, and warehouse personnel.

• A commitment to Company core values.