Material Handler Lead

Material Handler Lead

Distribution Center (DC)

Shimano North America Holding, Inc. is a global company offering the world’s sporting community with top labels and brands including Shimano, Pearl Izumi, G. Loomis, Power Pro and Innovative Textiles, Inc. (ITI). We are seeking a Material Handler Lead to join our team!

We are proud of our staff; diverse in talent, interests and backgrounds. Job seekers can find unique, one of a kind job opportunities in our fishing and cycling divisions, including national and regional sales, marketing, retail services and distribution. We offer an exceptional array of employee benefits and we are proud of a workforce that takes advantage of the health and wellness benefits we offer. Those that seek opportunities with employers that focus on reducing negative impacts on the environment need look no further than SHIMANO NORTH AMERICA. Our company is an ISO14001 certified business where environmental compliance and continual improvements are part of our business philosophy and operations. If you feel you can bring talent, innovation and enthusiasm to our workforce then please consider the opportunities we have available.

Job Summary:

The Lead Material Handler performs and participates in the day-to-day leadership of department processes and resources to meet business needs. Under the direction of a supervisor, lead a
group within a department or function to successfully complete assigned duties and tasks. This position is also responsible for leading and training a team of Material Handlers in the day-to-day operations of distribution.

Job Level:

Experienced

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must ensure Material Handlers in work groups are completing task timely and accurately.

• May provide on-the-job training to new team members.

• Ensure a safe working environment.

• Adhere to all distribution center work rules and general housekeeping guidelines.

• Must ensure customers’ needs are met (no damage products or pallets loaded on trucks).

• Completes moderately complex tasks following well-defined procedures; may involve a variety of work routines.

• Scheduling deliveries of import/domestic.

• Work Order processing.

• Use AS400 or other computer systems.

• Other duties assigned by management.

• Overtime as needed.

Job Qualifications:

• Inventory Management (cycle counting) experience.

• Ability to read multiple customer packing lists for receiving quantities.

• Good communication skills verbal/written.

• Computer literate.

• Problem solving skills.

• Forklift Certification (will train if necessary).

• Lift to 50lbs frequently.

• Speed and accuracy.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

• Approximately 100% of the time performing job duties is spent indoors in a warehouse with limited heating or air conditioning.

• The temperature of the work environment, when in the office, is moderate.

• The temperature of the work environment in the warehouse may equal to the outside temperatures of the area.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electric shock.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lift from overhead or below the waist

• Occasionally bend, twist, push, pull, climb, squat, crawl, kneel

• Frequently reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stand and walk; grasp with hands and fingers; and lift (up to 50 lbs.)

• Continuously sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and key (i.e., computer,

calculator, telephone).

Machines, Tools and Equipment

• Frequently use copier, fax, and 10-key calculator

• Continuously use writing instruments, computer and telephone

• Continuously use Standup reach, propane sit-down, and picking lift forklifts

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Shimano North America reserves the right to modify and change responsibilities and duties herein without notice.

Shimano North America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.