Team Lead – Warehouse/Distribution Outbound, Animal Health

Our Urbandale, IA location is seeking a DC Team Lead responsible for fulfilling and shipping customer orders within a distribution center environment. The DC Team Lead- Outbound also, in conjunction with the Outbound Manager, leads and motivates the team to ensure they are meeting customer and company requirements. We offer a climate-controlled, small-team environment where you rarely have to work weekends!

WHO WE ARE

Covetrus is the global market leader in animal-health technology and services, dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine and to empowering veterinary healthcare teams across the companion, equine, and large-animal health markets.

OUR VALUES

Never Settle – Share the Customer Goal – Give Power – Be Passionate – Do Good

Come join our amazing team where we go for great, put the customer first, operate as one team, cultivate a passion for animals, and always act responsibly for customers and society. Do you love animals? Then help us improve their lives on a daily basis!

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
• Generous holiday and paid time off policy
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program and more!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

• Leads and motivates the outbound team in order preparation, picking and packing, and ensuring cut-off is achieved to meet customer and company requirements.
• Ensures the team abides by DOT regulations in the processing of hazardous materials, including ORM-D, per carrier requirements.
• Ensures team uses proper packing procedures and that adequate packing supplies and equipment are available.
• Ensures the maintenance of a safe working environment, according to established safety procedures. Advises management of issues that affect the efficiency of the operation.
• Monitors performance of team members and provides feedback to management. Recognizes training needs and implements training to ensure team is prepared. Ensures management is aware, on a regular basis, of all aspects of employee performance.
• Performs security checks of the building and locks and secures the building for the evening, or opens the building and prepares the distribution center for the day’s business, if required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of one year of experience in warehouse or production environment; prior experience directing work flow preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Experience with data entry on a PC
• Experience and knowledge in distribution processes (receiving, shipping, and inventory control) preferred
• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) scanners preferred
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Forklift Certification preferred; ability to become forklift certified required
• Ability to read and understand the English language to effectively read product descriptions, labels, shelves, and other product documents.
• Ability to understand and perform basic math to ensure accurate product quantities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Covetrus is a federal contractor and abides by the Drug Free Workplace Act (DFWA). In accordance with the DFWA, Covetrus maintains a drug-free workplace.
• Must be flexible to work mandatory overtime hours as needed to ensure timely customer delivery.
• Ability to lift and transport 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50-70 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk on concrete for the duration of the shift and complete tasks that include bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies
• Ability to engage in overnight travel, if necessary (< 5%)

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Jobs that are in Colorado:

If you are a Colorado applicant, you are eligible to receive information about the salary range and benefits for this role. Please contact recruitment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Urbandale, IA 50322: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your expectation for an hourly pay rate?

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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