Description

Come be part of a team that strives to be the best, wins together, and is passionate about pets! General Pet Supply a division of Central Pet & Garden Company is looking for a Warehouse Lead on Day Shift for the Milwaukee, WI location.

Full-time employees enjoy excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, free life insurance, tuition reimbursement, product discounts and more! You will play an important role in helping the organization achieve our goals of providing a high level of customer satisfaction.

ROLE SUMMARY

Assists in overseeing the warehouse staff to ensure accurate and timely flow of product into and out of the warehouse in the most cost-effective manner. Primarily oversees and coordinates the receiving process, including replenishment and rotating of products.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Assist in the training and development of Warehouse Associates
• Assist in directing, assuming, & monitoring work or warehouse associates for accurate, damage-free, and timely receipt/delivery of product
• Ensure time clock entries are accurate and make appropriate corrections as needed.
• Ensure trucks are loaded prior to Driver's start time.
• Communicate with supervisors to maintain efficient warehouse operations.
• Unload product for shipment, inspect for damage, contaminations, correct products, and correct quantity.
• Rotate products to maintain freshness standards.
• Process returns (restock or dispose)
• Work with appropriate personnel to resolve discrepancies and/or issues with products

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Able to safely operate and become certified in the operation of all warehouse equipment, including forklifts, walk-riders, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks.
• Working knowledge of computers
• Able to effectively communicate.
• Able to meet guidelines and work under pressure
• Must be organized, cooperative, and can work on a team
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Standing/walking for duration of shift.
• Temperature varies based on weather conditions.
• Warehouse environment is not 100% dust-free.
• Use of warehouse equipment including pallet-jacks, walk-riders, forklifts, etc.
• We work until the job is complete. Full-time employees are expected to work necessary overtime as required.
  

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave