Warehouse and Logistics Lead

**Job Title**
- Warehouse and Logistics Lead

**Vacancy No**
- VN6076

**Work Location**
- Richmond Hill, ON

**Job Details**

**About Compugen**

Compugen is one of Canada's largest privately-owned Information Technology (IT) Solution Providers. We help customers design, acquire, integrate and operate technology. Our mission is to help organizations realize new possibilities. Every day, our dedicated staff across North America focus on providing extraordinary customer service and support experiences to private and public sector organizations. We combine breadth of skill, depth of expertise, and commitment to operational excellence at scale to deliver exceptional, customer-focused experiences. If you are driven to make a difference, relentlessly curious and collaborative at the core, we’d love to talk to you. Join us and help us make a difference**The Role**

The
- _Warehouse and Logistics Lead _will work directly with the area Senior Operations Supervisor to plan, co-ordinate and oversee a group of up to 10 Level 1 and 2 Associates in carrying out various shipping, receiving, material handling and inventory control tasks in support of the Warehouse and Logistics Operations team’s daily activities (as per documented ISO procedures).
- The Lead is responsible for performing various trouble shooting activities and actively resolving occasional system or process issues or delays, to liaise with various internal and external business partners to plan and execute daily activities and special projects, and to provide input to various K.P.I., operational reports and performance evaluations working in conjunction with the Senior Operations Supervisors for training and performance management purposes**Duties and responsibilities**
- Shipping: _
- Retrieve orders from the shipping lanes in accordance with the priority and sequence established by the Shipping Lead
- Prepare orders for shipment by double checking the accuracy and item count of goods staged in the shipping lanes
- Process the orders within the computer system to signify the completion of the shipping stage, ensuring completion and accuracy of pertinent carrier, BOL, tracking information, etc.
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- Receiving:_
- Unload inbound trucks and trucks and trailers (in compliance with safe material handling procedures) and stage the goods in the receiving lane as directed
- Assist with the processing of inbound shipments including sorting, quality checking, count verification, re-palletizing and load securement
- Perform put-away of product on all levels of racking using appropriate powered material handling equipment, RF scanning equipment, updating bin locations in the computer system as required
- Order Picking:_
- Retrieve goods from various storage locations as per the details on the pick slips, ensuring that the goods picked are the correct item, from the correct location and in the correct quantity
- Deliver the goods to the appropriate Configuration bench or shipping lane
- Retrieve completed goods from the Configuration area and deliver to the appropriate staging area, ensuring accuracy of the part number and quantity
- Carry out the appropriate transactions in the computer system to signify the completion of the picking stage
- Material Handling:_

In addition to the duties and tasks outlined above Team Leads may be asked to perform other general warehousing and housekeeping duties including, but not limited to;
- Lift, move or reposition equipment as needed for cleanliness and organization of the warehouse
- Open, close and tape, label boxes, and wrap product as needed
- Stack and unstack product
- Move pallets of product from one location to another, with the use of powered material handling equipment, as directed
- Health and Safety Responsibilities:_

This role is expected to demonstrate advanced engagement and leadership and accountability with respect the H&S activities outlined below:

- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including sweeping, and emptying garbage from all areas of the warehouse
- Use all prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) in the intended manner
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures as trained (incl. power truck licensing, working at heights and fall arrest training)
- Be attentive to the well-being of self and all co-workers
- Report all unsafe acts or conditions to the area Supervisor without delay

**Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- To be fully licensed and experienced in the operation of Reach truck (w. reverse steering), Powered Pallet truck, Order Picking Platform truck
- Fully trained for fall arrest and working at heights
- Advanced proficiency with use of computers, computerized business management systems and use of RF scanners
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a warehousing, logistics and transportation environment
- Proven experience leading groups of 5 or more front line warehouse associates
- Above average written and verbal communication skills
- Strong tim