Outbound Team Lead

Job description

Employment Type Full time Company name US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC Compensation $10.00 - $48.00 Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. Job Profile Summary Responsible for the storage and movement of materials and finished goods including:

• Shipping and receiving.
• Warehousing.
• Order filling, picking, and packing.
• Inventory control and records management.
• Dispatch.
• Developing transport schedules, methods, and routes.
• Analyzing and projecting transportation costs.
• Coordinating customs clearances and permits.
• Maintaining, loading, packing, and driving vehicles.
• Evaluating, selecting, and managing ongoing relationships with external transport providers (e.g., fuel suppliers, trucking/shipping companies, etc.).
• Acquiring and managing fleet vehicles. Description

JOB SUMMARY

The team leader is responsible for providing daily leadership, direction, and support to packing associates, line feeders and stackers; and maintaining a safe, organized, clean and efficient operation. Must be able to proactively identify and analyze problems and implement appropriate corrective action to improve performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with other line supervisors and management to ensure appropriate work priorities are assigned and issues are efficiently communicated and addressed. Assign crew members to specific duties to maximize efficiency for a department. Ensure that the crew is working safely and efficiently as a team. Correct anyone who is not following preferred work methods and/or is working in an unsafe manner, as well as ensure all hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) and other food safety guidelines are followed at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

2 years (extensive) produce knowledge or related industry.

Professional Skills

General understanding of processing procedures of a high volume warehouse/ production facility. Demonstrated leadership ability. Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English. Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred. Physical Demand Able to manually move 25lbs. frequently and up to 50lbs. occasionally. Must be able to bend, stoop, push and pull. Constant standing and walking for periods over eight hours.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY Most important decisions made fully independently

Assign duties to crew members and efficiently direct workflow. Ensure that crew is working safely, following all preferred work methods and food safety procedures and guidelines. Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required): Assigning work priorities to meet customer demands. ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING Supervisor Title Supervisor/Manager Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution.

With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team.

Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. APPLY NOW SAVE JOB