Responsibilities
- File packing slips and research receiving errors or invoice discrepancies.
- Resolve discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports.
- Approve problem freight before it leaves receiving.
- Receive packing slips when the receiving department is behind.
- Schedule incoming freight.
- Monitor future freight using container reports, open purchase orders, and communication with the Director of Purchasing.
- Create return purchase orders for freight claims, including an invoice copy.
- Conduct daily walkthroughs to check for damaged pallets, rearrange locations, and ensure inventory is presentable.
- Research review queue adjustments.
- Review daily cycle counts for accuracy.
- Create and oversee the monthly cycle count schedule.
- Perform cycle counts for all power tool SKUs the day after receipt.
- Conduct weekly tool cage counts.
- Create a monthly receiving and inventory plan.
- Assist the Receiving Manager in planning, organizing, and monitoring the receiving, storage, and distribution of items.
- Ensure smooth and efficient operation of material and supply storage, slotting, and distribution.
- Maintain equipment structure and levels to accomplish warehouse and receiving missions safely and effectively.
- Provide appropriate equipment and racking for safe transport and storage of materials.
- Research material handling equipment for optimal performance, safety, reliability, and cost.
- Monitor the unloading of materials, ensuring proper staging for counting and inspection, and accurate receiving reports.
- Ensure proper storage of materials to conserve space and comply with safety procedures.
- Oversee the rotation of inventories within warehouses.
- Complete all assigned NEFCO trainings.
- Monitor and enforce NEFCO training initiatives for direct reports.
- Assist in implementing new training and enhancing existing training processes for direct reports.
- Perform ad hoc duties and special requests as assigned.
- Continuously re-warehouse product to optimize picking efficiency and minimize errors.
- Review direct reports’ timecards for accuracy and completeness.
- Approve employee timecards prior to the supervisor deadline.
- Work with employees to resolve timecard errors.
- Review and approve PTO requests.
- Uphold the Leader’s Safety Six protocol: Don’t tolerate unsafe acts, identify and fix unsafe conditions, report every incident, conduct accident investigations, and communicate with HR about incidents and investigations.
Requirements
- Track record of being a results-oriented person with 5+ years of experience in industrial warehousing/distribution operations.
- Effective communicator up, down, and across the organization.
- Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system.
- Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook.
- Basic computer skills.
- Positive, hard-working attitude.
- Ability to establish priorities and work independently with little supervision.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to stand on concrete floors for long periods.
- Ability to work in various climate conditions (cold, heat, humidity) for extended periods.
- Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl, and twist for lifting.
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents.
- Analytical ability including basic math skills.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment (including forklifts) and be recertified.
- Detail-oriented and hands-on with an aptitude for multi-tasking and adapting to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to direct, coach, support, and delegate to associates.
Skills
- ERP software system
- Warehouse layouts
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic computer skills
- Material handling equipment
- Forklift operation
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years in industrial warehousing/distribution operations
Education Level
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- College degree preferred
