Armor Animal Health offers a range of products and services for animal health, such as calf health, fresh cow, pest and rodent control, bird feeders, boots, and farm supplies

Under the general direction of the Operations Manager, the Warehouse Lead will be responsible for assisting in managing all shipping, receiving, inventory, and fleet aspects of the warehouse. The position will work closely with the purchasing department and sales teams to ensure the smooth operation of the shipping and receiving areas.

Responsibilities:

• Lead shipping and receiving team members as needed.
  • Lead the development of and adherence to department practices and procedures.
• Evaluate current shipping/receiving policies and procedures, review and analyze shipping methods for improvements in efficiencies, and control costs.
• Ensure adherence to all regulations relating to the shipment and handling of hazardous materials.
• Monitor compliance to weight restrictions on trucks and maximum skid counts
• Assist in creating load sheets and ensuring proper paperwork for deliveries.
• Understand all aspects of an ERP system, Kuebix TMS, and Digital Shipper manifesting software.
• Design and monitor metrics and examine current processes to take steps for improvement and cost reduction.
• Monitor inventory and locations when supply and demand changes
• Maintain all company facilities and fleet in safe working order.
• Make suggestions on warehouse organization and structure.
• Contribute to building a quality work environment at the Company by taking initiative, respecting others, and being a team player.  Following the policies and procedures in the company handbook, and using good communication by listening and sharing information to enable others to do their jobs more effectively.  Use proper language and etiquette, set a good example and treat the customer with respect and appreciation.  Exceed Expectations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an effective APQP process during new product development.
• Work with Corporate Quality Manager to research customer complaints and develop more robust corrective actions and subsequent preventive actions.
• Establish “In-process Inspection Procedures” when required.
• Certifies daily release of inspected parts to the customer.
• Acts as inter-departmental liaison.
• Assist with Product, Process, Internal and External auditing.

Qualifications:

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

Education and Experience:

• Requires: 2 years education beyond high school
• Requires: 2 years of experience in the wholesaling of drugs
• Desired: 2-4 years’ experience leading others in a warehouse setting.

Language Skills:  Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, managers, and other employees.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, date, and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and volume.  Must maintain a high level of accuracy.

Other skills and Abilities:  Working knowledge, understanding, and interest in livestock production-based agriculture a plus.  Proficient in Microsoft Office.  Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. 

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects; type/data entry for long periods of time; talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision.  This employee will need to lift and/or move objects up to 50.

Tools/Equipment Used:  Computer, phone, copy machine, and any other business machines as needed. Forklift, Box knife, pushcart, hand jack, two-wheel cart, and tape gun.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fluctuations in cold/heat conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Protective clothing/equipment required:  Closed toe shoes or boots, gloves when handling sharp or abrasive objects. Steel toe shoes highly recommended.

Salary Range: $50-65k

Generous PTO!!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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