Distribution Center Team Leader - 1st Shift

Job SummaryThe position provides leadership to Distribution Center staff and will assist with the daily functions associated with the operation of the Distribution Center. The position will carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following areas: Pick-Packing, Receiving, Shipping and other associated Distribution Center areas. This position is an individual contributor role and does not include formal people management responsibilities. ResponsibilitiesAssist distribution center supervisor with overseeing and performing all duties of distribution center operation, including receiving, cycle counting, picking, and packing and shippingWork with distribution center supervisor and distribution center workers to ensure that all work is done according to company’s process specificationsAssist distribution center supervisor in scheduling workflow and activities to achieve optimal customer serviceAssist distribution center supervisor in undertaking and operating WMS and distribution center-related central business system functionsWMS key user: provide assistance to distribution center workers with use of WMS, including trainingInvestigate and correct operational issues within WMSContact Viastore WMS hotline support when necessaryHandle minor ASRS hardware issues (non-mechanical) and contact internal facility ASRS maintenance personnel as needed for mechanical issuesEnsure quality of work by investigating errors and reviewing procedures with distribution center workersBe a role model and lead by exampleOther duties as assigned by manager.QualificationsMust be a high school graduate or have G.E.D.1+ year of experience and be able to communicate and lead effectivelyFamiliarity with use of personal computersExperience/familiarity of warehouse management systems and related business systemsAbility to effectively delegate when necessaryHigh degree of accuracy in workStrong leadership and communication skillsEssential Job FunctionsMust be able to lift up to 70 lbs.Must be able to stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to work flexible hours/overtime when necessary, including weekendsMust be extremely professional, ethical and customer-focusedMust be able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environmentRegular and on-time attendancePerks & BenefitsPhoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more! Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.