Warehouse Team Lead

$50,544 - $50,544/Yr

Ryder - Northlake, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Northlake, TX

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Warehouse Team Lead at Ryder is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, and leading a team to meet performance goals. This role involves hands-on tasks such as loading, picking, packing, and shipping, while also focusing on continuous improvement and safety within the warehouse 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 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.
• Assist with promoting health and safety working methods within the warehouse.
• Deal with 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.
• Working using health and safety methods.
• Bilingual (For Québec locations only).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance starting at 30 days.
• 401 K with company match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety Gear provided.