Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is one of the leading distributors of industrial products, supplying hundreds of original equipment manufacturers in 40 states and 28 countries. We help customers increase efficiency, drive growth, and rapidly respond to unique business challenges and opportunities. Thruway utilizes custom technology applications and vast industry specific knowledge to develop unique and flexible product management solutions. Headquartered in North Tonawanda, NY, Thruway has six branch locations across New York, Pennsylvania and Georgia.This individual is a generalist that can perform all the duties of physically receiving, picking, packing, kiting, shipping and cycle-counting. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for completion of all customers orders filled including; filling customer orders and delivering them to a delivery platform in a manner that meets company standards. Warehouse Lead position is cross functional and can fill in for the Warehouse Manager in their absence. Safe operation of all equipment is the top priority of this position.Essential Functions:Receiving: upload incoming deliveries and complete a visual inspection for damage. Verify counts and items are correct and match up with the packing slips. Receive product into internal systemOperate a forklift to pull and store bins in a neat and orderly mannerOrder picking: locate product in warehouse using picket ticket. Check product and verify quantityPacking Orders: ensure items picked are correct and package to customer's requirements. Label as required by customerShipping: package shipments per customer's request. Coordinate with shipping companies to meet customer's request. Set up delivery schedule for in house deliveriesQuality Control: ensure all orders are correct to customer's sizes and specifications (measure if required) check fit-form-function. Check that orders are accurate and free of any defectsPackage and weigh any orders to customer's requirements.On a daily basis, inspect and do routine maintenance on equipmentMaintains 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) principals within all work areas. Ensures cardboard is properly recycled and trash is placed in dumpstersReads, orders and makes a list to pull and put away bins in a fast but safe speedUses the monthly check list to ensure forklift is in proper working conditionConduct physical inventories as neededPerforms other plant operational activities as necessaryRequired Qualifications:Self-starter with outgoing personality, positive attitude, attention to detailExcellent communication skills including listening and reading comprehensionTeam-player who is willing to help others as neededRead and count accuratelyProfessional demeanor and appearanceSafely operate forklift and pallet jacksPrior warehouse experience is preferred, but not requiredPPE- Safety GlovesPossession of Valid Driver's LicenseWork Environment:Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loudFrequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and to climb or balanceRegularly required to walk, stand, sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; and talk or hearAbility to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focusOccasional travel at other Thruway or customer locations may be requiredThruway Fasteners, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees including; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, accident protection, critical illness, Legal shield/ID shield plans, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The chosen candidate must successfully pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.