Warehouse Leads 1st - 2nd shift Jobs in Baytown
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Safety Oversight:
- Monitor daily warehouse activities to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Lead and participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and emergency drills.
- Environmental Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to environmental policies and procedures, including waste management and hazardous materials handling.
- Maintain accurate records of environmental compliance activities and incidents.
- Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor warehouse staff, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
- Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Provide guidance and support to staff in resolving safety-related issues.
- Incident Management:
- Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses, documenting findings and implementing preventive measures.
- Report incidents to management and regulatory agencies as required.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for safety improvements and contribute to the development of safety programs and initiatives.
- Collaborate with management to implement the best practices and enhance warehouse safety performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's in a related field preferred.
Experience:
·Minimum of 2 years in warehouse operations, with at least 1 year in a safety or supervisory role.
·Certifications: OSHA 30-hour certification preferred; First Aid and CPR certification plus.
·Forklift certification required; additional certifications in warehouse safety are a plus.
- Active and Valid driver's license, possibly a Texas driver's license, and the ability to pass DOT physicals
Skills/Abilities:
·Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) is advantageous.
·Strong ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a positive and safe work environment.
·High level of accuracy in safety inspections, documentation, and reporting.
·Ability to identify safety hazards and implement effective solutions.
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members and management.
·In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental laws, and warehouse safety practices.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and move items ranging from 25 to 75 pounds, with some positions requiring the handling of heavier items such as 160-pound kegs.
- Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for grasping, handling, and operating equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Movement and Stamina: Standing, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders or stairs for extended periods, often up to 8–11 hours per day.
- Environmental Exposure: Working in various conditions, including extreme temperatures, humidity, and exposure to dust or fumes.
Travel Requirements:
- Local Travel: Positions like delivery and service support may require local travel within Mont Belvieu and surrounding areas, including the operation of company vehicles.
- Occasional Overnight Travel: Certain roles may involve occasional overnight travel for training or site visits.
Compensation & Benefits:
Our client offers a competitive salary, bonus incentives, and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 401K + Match, Paid Time Off and 14+ Paid Holidays, etc.