Carter Express/Carter Logistics

Job Description

Team Leader

Department: Cross Dock Operation Job Status: Full-Time Reports to: Cross Dock Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

As a team member in Cross dock Operations, you will be a part of Carter Express’ competitive and lively work environment. Team member will be a role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others. Team Leaders play a vital role in the manufacturing of popular brands of vehicles seen on the road today. This position requires attention to detail, ability to perform in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. Attention to safety and 5S standards are trained and required. Necessary processes to complete job are trained.

RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Oversee team of 5-7 hourly material handlers and clerical team members
• Support dock supervisor with daily tasks
• Maintain a safe, secure, and productive work environment
• Fosters a proactive, participative, cooperative work environment that works in conjunction with all other departments, shifts, and areas within the organization to maximize productivity and performance
• Monitor, manage and promote proper safety, cleanliness, organization of equipment, workplace, and tools
• Performs all other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the Cross Dock operation

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Highly motivated, energetic, and capable to address issues with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to report and recommend solutions to challenges.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in computer software (MS Word and Excel, especially)

KEY BEHAVIORS:

• Treats others with respect
• Follows up on concerns with team and operations accordingly.
• Good communication of concerns to management.
• Supports and adheres to all company policies.
• Uses the Company’s Core Values as their guiding principles.

CORE COMPTETENCIES:

• Safety
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Training/Coaching
• Problem Solving
• Process Oriented
• Flexibility
• Organization

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year preferred experience in the field of Logistics and Supply Chain or warehousing. One (1) year of leadership experience preferred. Must have a close attention to detail. Must be able to work as a team and collaborate. Must be able to communicate and listen effectively to team members. Knowledge of standard warehouse and DOT policy preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for leading a team of hourly team members.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient with Microsoft office and preferred experience with a warehouse management or transportation management systems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently close to moving material handling equipment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

At Carter Express, INC/Carter Logistics LLC, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Carter Express, INC/Carter Logistics LLC hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.