Warehouse Lead

Description

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico (GINM) is currently seeking candidates for the warehouse lead position. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of one year experience in a warehouse or logistics environment and preferably have had experience supervising others. In this role you will assist with the leadership of the transportation team, salvage team and general warehouse team. GINM is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the state and in this role you will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping us deliver our mission where we offer a variety of programs and services to thousands of New Mexicans every year that are designed to help them develop rewarding careers.

$14.75/hr

• Excellent Attendance and punctuality.
• Customer Service – addresses retail operations concerns.
• Ensures and contributes to a clean, safe and organized environment throughout all warehouse facilities at all times
• Oversees quality control of donations for distribution to retail, including prudent handling of materials, receiving, inspecting, verifying, and rejecting donations.
• Identification of secondary market merchandise and preparation for shipment or sale at Outlet.
• Assures that the dock, warehouse, outside storage areas, compactor, shipping/receiving and waste disposal areas are maintained in a safe and orderly manner.
• Monitors the flow of donated materials by identifying items to be stored in the warehouse and items to be rotated from warehouse for shipment.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient compactor operations and timely compactor pick-ups to maintain uninterrupted workflow and ensure availability of equipment supplies (e.g., propane, etc.).
• Trains and supervises salvage and transportation employees, and box truck drivers in delivery and distribution, safety, proper lifting, and customer service.
• Ensures that salvage shipments are created and shipped in a manner that aligns with the loads that have been sold by the warehouse supervisor
• Ensures dock employees are operating in a safe and efficient manner while working to load / unload trailers in a timely manner
• Oversees and coordinates donor pick up service.
• Responsible for daily equipment inspections/repairs and preventive maintenance of equipment (compactor, baler, forklifts, trucks, semi-tractors, trailers, walking stackers, power jack, etc.).
• Supports loading and emptying of Outlet tables as needed.
• Ensures all waste materials in production, dock and retail are emptied in a safe and timely manner.
• Accurately and timely processes paperwork/documentation such as packing slips, bills of lading, receiving, internal documents, control copies, and daily equipment checklists. Ensures that documentation is received by the appropriate departments and Director.
• Ensures that equipment is available and in safe working condition.
• Responsible for training new employees, assigning and directing work, and assisting with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Knows and follows organizational practices, policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
• Knows, understands, and complies with Safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

In conjunction with the Transportation Operations Manager and Warehouse Supervisor, supervises employees in the Salvage and Transportation departments, as well as other employees in the warehouse area. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, directing work, and securing company assets.

• Computer use and software – Microsoft Word, Excel
• Math Skills
• Forklift – certification with 30 days of hire
• Ability to safely use and operate two-wheel carts, flat carts, and pallet jacks
• Ability to safely drive and maneuver box trucks
• Use and maintain compactor and baler systems
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Carry out instructions in verbal and written format
• Communicate efficiently and effectively, bilingual a plus
• Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural…