Warehouse Lead - Full-time / Part-time

Job DescriptionThis is a temp to hire warehouse Lead position for a freight forwarding company. The Warehouse Lead Agent assists management in leading the warehouse in all operational disciplines and ensure operational excellence, high productivity and customer satisfaction. Assist Supervisor in training the staff on warehouse procedures, cargo handling, loading/unloading and packing (if applicable)- Supervises, coordinates, provide leadership, and reviews the work of assign staff in the day-to-day departmental operations- Inspect hazardous cargo to ensure proper compliance with safety regulations- Assure compliance with corporate warehouse policies and procedures- Report to Supervisor on any unusual issues regarding shipments- Observes and alerts Supervisor and Managers of potential problems for resolution- Fills in vacant slots as needed to ensure activity levels are met- Recommend changes in procedures in order to improve the warehouse area and operating efficiency- Monitor and coordinate work flow for freight movement- Ensure and acknowledge receipt of freight, and provide necessary information to operations staff for further processing- Assure proper maintenance of shipment records- Monitor and control warehouse equipment and supplies- Control/monitor proper documentation and labeling- Assist management in continuous training and education of the department staff and supervise cross-training- Monitor vendor compliance with service standards and requirements as per contract terms- Monitor maintenance of the filing system for the operational departments- Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times and ensures all team members maintain areas as well- Exception handling by consulting with Supervisor and ManagementRequirements- Excellent and thorough knowledge of warehouse environment and its regulations- In depth knowledge of warehouse processes- Management experience- Strong customer service orientation- Detail oriented- Team player- Excellent communication and people skillsCan keep the warehouse clean Follow warehouse safety proceduresCan teach and develop employees Why Kelly®?At Kelly Services®, we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune 100™ companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect with Kelly. About Kelly Services® As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2016 was $5.3 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]