Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead

SATO America is seeking a detail-oriented, service-focused Warehouse Lead. At SATO America, LLC our mission is to create new value for our customers through products and services of superior quality and to contribute towards a better and more sustainable world. In over 80 years, SATO has fostered a culture of professionalism and customer-centric innovation with an unchanging mission of value creation for customers that, in turn, contributes to a more sustainable world. Do you have what it takes to be our customer's most trusted partner for mutual growth, and always essential in an ever-changing world? If so, look no further. We have a place for you.

Summary : The incumbent will direct, lead, and assign activities related to inbound / outbound shipments, provide daily guidance to employees and coordinate activities concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, inventorying, issuing, supplies and finished goods in the warehouse.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Verifies, identifies, and inspects a wide variety of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies, referring to purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Notes and records shortages and damaged material.
• Determines if incoming material require inspection or testing and maintains lot traceable documentation.
• Uses forklift to transport material to work or storage areas.
• Entering inventory transactions directly into computer system.
• Use of barcode labels and scanners to track inventory.
• Monitors first in first out control of inventory.
• Assembles orders for shipments.
• Counts, weighs and checks against customer order and reports shortages. Selects packaging for materials not packed.
• Specifies types of crates or skids for bulky material.
• Selects routing and carrier when not specified and / or follows customers routing guides.
• Prepares and assembles required shipping documents.
• Loads trailers and arranges for carrier pick up.
• Keep files of shipping records.
• Reading, math, and communication skills.
• Perform Cycle Counts, enter counts, and reconcile and variances.
• Proficient with the UPS and FedEx terminals, including end-of-day closing.
• Able to perform the monthly close for the warehouse.
• Train new employees on policies and work instructions.
• Assist in creating work instructions.
• Will participate in ISO Quality Audits on an yearly basis for SAL.
• Will be responsible for approving biweekly Payroll timecards for all Warehouse team.
• Will be managing Warehouse time off requests.
• Assists management with hiring and on-boarding new warehouse house staff as needed.
• Assist the manager to create and implement work instructions.
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed to meet business demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

Physical Demands :

Work Environment :

Travel Requirements : None

Other Duties :

SATO America LLC offers a highly competitive salary in addition to an outstanding, market-leading benefits program. SATO's total compensation package extends well beyond your paycheck as it's designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life.

Health & Wellness : medical, vision, and dental insurance to include coverage for domestic partners. SATO contributes approximately 75% to the cost of employees' health insurance coverage along with 100% company paid Life & AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with an employer contribution of $500.00 or $1,000.00 depending on elected medical coverage.

Time Away : We observe 10 company-paid holidays per year and up to ten (10) days accrued vacation time in the first year. Eleven (11) days at year two (2). Twelve (12) days at year three (3). Thirteen (13) days at year four (4) and fifteen (15) days at year five (5). We also offer six (6) accrued personal days for you to use for things like weddings, moving, mental health, religious holiday, sick child or for anything that is truly personal.

Saving for the Future : plan for your short-term and long-term goals with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match with no vesting schedule. You are fully vested on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. SATO will match 100% / dollar-for-dollar of your 401(k)-deferral amount of the first 3% of your pay and an additional match of 50% / $.50 on the next 2% of your pay. For example, if you defer 5% of your pay into the 401(k) Plan, SATO will make a 4% matching contribution.

Work-Life : we offer an Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members, career development, growth opportunities, and referral bonuses.

SATO America LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you are excited about this role but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We are focused on creating and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. SATO America LLC's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.