Team Lead - RK Recycling

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Rural King Recycling, LLC is built on a foundation of quality, efficiency, and exceptional customer service. We believe our success starts with our people, and we are looking for a dedicated and experienced Leader to join our dynamic warehouse team and help drive our operations forward.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Team Lead position is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities on the shipping and receiving dock. This individual will direct a team of dock workers to ensure the safe, timely, and accurate handling of all inbound and outbound shipments. The position is a vital link between the warehouse floor, inventory control, and transportation partners, ensuring a seamless flow of goods while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

1. Leadership and Team Supervision:

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of shipping and receiving clerks and material handlers.
• Organize daily workflow, assign tasks, and set clear team objectives to meet shipping and receiving deadlines.
• Monitor team performance, provide constructive feedback, and conduct regular check-ins.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and safety-first work environment.
• Assist in scheduling staff, managing overtime, and approving paid time off.

2. Dock Operations Management:

• Oversee the loading and unloading of all trucks, containers, and trailers, ensuring proper handling techniques are used to prevent damage.
• Verify the accuracy of inbound and outbound shipments by creating, checking manifests, bills of ladings, purchase orders, and packing lists.
• Ensure all products are properly labeled, sorted, and staged for storage or shipment.
• Coordinate with truck drivers, dispatchers, and freight carriers to schedule pickups and deliveries efficiently.
• Operate and train others on the use of material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties as assigned

3. Systems and Documentation:

• Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or ERP system to process transactions, track inventory, and generate shipping documents.
• Maintain meticulous and accurate records of all shipping and receiving activities.
• Prepare and process all necessary paperwork, including bills of lading (BOLs), customs forms, and shipping labels.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and assist in physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy.

4. Safety and Compliance:

• Champion and enforce all company safety policies and OSHA regulations on the dock.
• Conduct daily pre-shift safety briefings and equipment inspections.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Investigate and report any accidents, incidents, or safety concerns immediately.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced shipping, receiving, or warehouse environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• Certified and proficient in operating a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, logistics, and supply chain principles.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) or ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Experience with LTL (less-than-truckload) and FTL (full-truckload) shipping coordination preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Supervise Waverly recycling associates.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to lift 65 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all facilities.
• Must be able to verbally communicate effectively with others (in-person and via electronic devices).
• Have adequate vision to perform computer tasks.
• Must be able to lift, bend, carry, and push repetitively.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $22.00- $25.00 per hour, with exact compensation determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.