DC Non-Perishable Lead

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Complies with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), Safety and DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations under federal, state, and local laws for shipping and handling requirements. Ensure a safe work environment that is consistent with company safety and health standards. Maintain compliance with transportation policies and procedures. Proactively monitor and manage inbound/outbound shipments of products to our stores. Monitor and schedule tasks to ensure they are efficiently completed. Achieves financial objectives by analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions. Provide training to transportation associates to maintain production levels and promote a safe and efficient work environment. Facilitate communication within and amongst management, departments, Stores, Store Support Center, and Supply Chain.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

      This position directly supervises drivers, jockeys, and office staff.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Weis Markets policies and applicable laws. The incumbent determines work order based upon demand and the need of product. Responsibilities include training, directing, appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience

  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and five (5) years’ prior experience as a supervisor in a transportation or warehouse environment. Bachelor of Science in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration is preferred.

Leadership Skills

Ability to lead and develop talent; prepare them for potential advancement. Ability to effectively partner with internal DC departments and be flexible to changing business needs and react to those needs in a professional positive manner. Strong organizational, time management and communication skills required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.  Bi-Lingual in Spanish is a plus.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

              Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training

§ Minimum age of 18 years old.

§ Ability to pass drug test.

§ Knowledge of Supply Chain processes.

§ Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.

§ The ability to independently manage the details of transportation, to track activities and to meet deadlines.

§ Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

§ Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated customer service skills.

§ Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

§ Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.

§ Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

§ Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a powerful sense of urgency.

§ Accuracy and attention to detail.

§ Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.

§ Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.

§ Ability to work weekends.

§ Ability to work extended days on an occasional basis.

§ Ability to work day or evening hours.

§ Proficiency with the Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, Windows 10).

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

This position requires a valid driver's license for business travel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The associate is:

Regularly required to do the following activities:

• Remain seated in a normal position for long periods.
• Maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running.
• Climb stairs and/or ladders, including entering and exiting a commercial vehicle.
• Twist upper torso.
• Reach up and out with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear; verbally express ideas and impart information or instructions.
• Use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; the ability to type, pick, pinch with fingers, seize, hold, grasp or turn with hands, and perceive attributes of objects and materials, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with fingertips.

Frequently required to do the following activities:

• Walk about.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

Occasionally required to do the following activities:

• Lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds and carry a distance of twenty (20) feet.
• Push and/or pull up to fifty (50) pounds a distance of ten (10) feet.

Rarely required to do the following activities:

• Stand dynamically for extended periods without a break.
• Stand statically for long periods without a break.
• Push and/or pull up to seventy-five (75) pounds a distance of five (5) feet.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Color vision and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Adjustable focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. The associate is regularly exposed to indoor conditions and occasionally exposed to outdoor conditions. Associates will experience moderate to high levels of noise from equipment running daily.  Associate interacts with co-workers in a fast-paced environment with a moderate to high noise level.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.