Warehouse, Lead

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

 Location: Gainesville - Gainesville, GA, United States (US)
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Distribution/Logistics
Pay Range:  ($36,330.00 - $54,495.00)
Req ID: 24635 

We are excited to bring back the Warehouse Lead position.  This is a key role for servicing our customers. This position processes customer orders for shipment efficiently and accurately using best practice methods and approved procedures as well as oversees and directs the warehouse team as needed.

Key Deliverables 

Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization.  Maintains accurate, daily time reporting. Processes daily orders efficiently and accurately. Adjusts daily hrs according to order flow, or to cover for vacations or absence by another team member or working overtime when necessary

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions 

• Trained to pick, pack and process customer orders
• Facilitates daily operations, order flows, staffing needs, and receipts
• Processes daily orders through LTL and SPO
• Can PGI and scan daily orders and file
• Tracks and posts daily team performance data
• Loads and unloads trucks as needed
• Operates all machinery required to do the job in accordance with established safety procedures
• Inspects machinery prior to use and changes batteries as needed
• Maintains packaging supplies for packing area        
• Directs the activities of workers on the assigned shift to ensure an efficient flow of orders.
• Ensures all employees are abiding by established safety procedures.  Immediately corrects any unsafe acts, reports any accidents, incidents or near misses to EHS or HR Manager as well as the Department Manager and documents them
• Ensures warehouse area is kept neat and orderly and any unsafe conditions are immediately corrected and reported to the Department Manager
• Assists in the performance review process
• Communicates daily with the Department Manager and other Leads
• Communicates Team Metrics and helps develops better methods to reach the department goals
• Trained in all Warehouse Associate functions and performs whatever function necessary throughout the shift
• Oversees completion of Hazmat paperwork if applicable
• Assists in completion of EHS inspection checklists
• Participates in scheduled meetings involving Warehouse Manager, Supervisors and other Leads
• Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization – As required

Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts 

• Leads and participates in safety training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times
• Attends team meetings
• Utilizes lean tools: 6s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order, cleanliness and safe work environment

Education and/or Experience

Required –

• One (1) year related experience and/or related  training in warehouse functions
• Average computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft products and SAP
• High school diploma

• Forklift Certification (or the ability to obtain it)

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.