Team Leader Warehouse

$44,990 - $44,990/Yr

Ryder - Hazelwood, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Hazelwood, MO

5,001-10,000 employees

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Warehouse Inbound Team Leader at Ryder is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, and leading a team to meet performance goals. This role involves managing daily tasks, promoting safety, and providing training to team members in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal efficiency of the operations.
• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Allocate resources and organize and distribute daily work duties to team members to ensure optimal shift/team operational logistics.
• Inspire and guide team members towards improved Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) using appropriate leadership styles and methods.
• Assist in providing appropriate orientation for employees and give them the necessary information, technology, and tools to perform their jobs.
• Promote health and safety working methods within the warehouse.
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to enhance operations effectiveness and service levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year or more powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• One (1) year or more previous experience as Team Lead preferred.
• One (1) year or more Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) preferred.
• One (1) year or more previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience with an RF scanner advanced required.
• Valid forklift operator's license certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proactively approaches responsibilities.
• Maintains composure under pressure.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (For Québec locations only)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off