Distribution Center Team Lead

Ascend and its affiliates—DTS, DSD, and Fuchs—are shaping the future of truckload transportation through smart technology and a strong commitment to efficiency and fairness. We foster an inclusive workplace where team members can grow, achieve their goals, and maintain a healthy work life balance. PURPOSE Ascend strives to be the employer of choice for our Team Members and a provider of choice for our Customers. This Distribution Center Team Lead is accountable to coordinate the daily activities of those servicing their assigned customers. They perform as a "player-coach," monitoring and assisting the work of Distribution Center associates performing a variety of duties related to warehousing, transportation, safety, and inventory functions in the DC. ACCOUNTABILITIES Coordinate the team to facilitate loading and unloading of trailers while maintaining high levels of safety, productivity, accuracy, and teamwork. Process customer orders in an accurate and timely manner. Process customer returns. Maintain a neat and orderly work area, including general maintenance tasks. Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, problem solving and a positive professional approach to work. Provide current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others. Engage Operations Management to address discipline if team members are not responsive to coaching. Holds self and others accountable to demonstrate Ascends Values: Zero Safety Events; Be Courageous; Act with Integrity; Inspire Trust; Teamwork; Have Fun and Build a Legacy. QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience in a distribution facility. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND TRAITS Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Good written and verbal communication skills. Effective team building abilities. Proven ability to motivate and manage colleagues to deliver on projects. Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience. Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results. Able to promote a culture of trust and safety. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATONS, & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED. WE OFFER Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (effective the 1st of the month after hire) 401(k) Employee Assistance Program Enhanced benefits, including Short Term and Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment Ascend is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive environment where all individuals may grow and thrive, respecting the different experiences that each employee brings to their job. Ascend believes that a diverse work environment results in a better experience for employees and customers and makes Ascend stronger. With our mission of diversity and inclusion in mind, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), religion, age, disability, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), marital status, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or Ascend policy.

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