The responsibility of the Freight Handler Lead is to oversee the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods. To ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock.
- Planning arrangement of goods on the Dock and organize to insure efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist in making sure productivity targets are met and oversee the administrative duties such as computerized data entry and billing.
- Management of teams of workers and deal with personnel issues such as the recruitment, training and discipline of staff.
- Motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
- Training staff and monitoring their performance and progress.
- Communicating with other departments, staff groups and customers.
- Ensure bills per hour are met daily.
- Ensuring quality, delivery and budget objectives are met.
- Delivering and fulfilling objectives and directions from the Terminal Manager.
- Use of automated and computerized systems (TMW).
- Responding to and dealing with customer communication by email, fax and telephone.
- Monitor and ensure all routes are out timely.
- Producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Briefing team leaders on the issues for that particular day.
- Ensuring the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment.
- Overseeing the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
- Forklift experience preferred.
Seeking an individual who has:
- Knowledge of freight handling and service parts procedures.
- The ability to participate and contribute in a team environment, possess self-motivation skills, and be dependable and trustworthy.
- Skills to problem solve, monitor, direct, and communicate effectively.
- Proficient interpersonal and multi-tasking abilities.
- All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test as part of our commitment to a safe and drug-free workplace.
Education/Experience:
- associate degree and 2-3 years of warehouse experience (preferred).
- Forklift experience (preferred).
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by state and federal law.
- Must be able to alternate walking, standing for extended periods, sitting, climbing, bending, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing.
- Carry or lift up to 100 lbs occasionally above chest level.
Magnum was established in 1978, to provide supply chain network solutions. Magnum comprises five separately incorporated divisions geared towards meeting the specific needs of its customers: Magnum LTD, Magnum LTL, Magnum Dedicated, Magnum Warehousing, and Magnum Logistics. With Corporate headquarters located in Fargo, North Dakota, Magnum services a variety of industries throughout the United States. We are a frontline warehousing and logistics service provider with continued goals to grow and remain competitive in the National economy.
Magnum hauls/delivers a variety of freight for our customers and partner carriers. Some examples may include paper products, household chemicals, alcohol, tobacco, and food-grade items. Magnum is an equal-opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and participates in E-Verify. We are veteran-owned and operated!
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Benefits:
This is a full-time position with a complete benefits package available, including:
- Health Insurance with HSA and FSA Options and Wellness Incentives
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supplemental Insurance Voluntary Options (Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident/Hospital Confinement, Critical Illness/Cancer Insurance)
- Boot reimbursement ($150)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12:00PM - 9:00PM
