Supply Chain Director jobs in Birmingham, AL

Team Lead/Forklift Operator

Full-time

Moody, AL

Responsibility & Authority:

The Team Lead/Forklift Operator is responsible for participating in and leading and executing day-to-day warehouse activities. The Lead is also responsible for operating a forklift and for meeting production goals, setting a positive example for team members at all times and for training and certifying new inspectors, forklift operators, and other team members as assigned on the correct processes and work instructions and for understanding and teaching according to Bluegrass’ mission, vision and value standards. The Lead is responsible for ensuring that adequate tools and supplies are on hand and assists the supervisor in monitoring time and attendance. The Lead also works with the supervisor also continually develop, mentor, and build meaningful relationships with team members, working to providing positive and corrective feedback where appropriate. The Lead maintains 5S at all times and works with the Supervisor to hold each team member accountable for favorable or unfavorable performance.

Minimum Position Requirements (Skills & Abilities):

• This is a working lead position--must have at least 1 year of leadership experience in a Warehouse/Production capacity.
• Minimum 2 years experience operating sit down forklifts, preferable finger control type. Position involves the safe handling of multiple pallets of various materials, quality assurance, loading/unloading trucks.
• Must have valid Driver's License--cannot be expired or suspended.
• Must be familiar with data entry, particularly inventory management software.
• Comfortable with computers and RF scanners.
• Responsible for conducting forklift observations as well as the training and development of team members.
• Ensure that all areas of compliance are dutifully met and that safety practices are properly adhered to.
• Ability to fully utilize the Warehouse Management System(WMS).

Tools and/or Equipment Used:

• Electric, standard forklifts with finger control panels.
• RF scanners
• Computers -WMS

Education:

• High School diploma or GED is required.

Work Experience:

• Former experience in a leadership capacity in a warehouse; shipping/receiving environment.
• Recent sit-down forklift experience, preferably operating those with finger control panels.

Why you will love Bluegrass Supply Chain:

• United Healthcare
• Delta Dental of KY (Dental and Vision)
• Matching 401K
• Disability
• Life
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Moody, AL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person