T. Parker Host

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Position Description: Warehouse Team Lead Title: Warehouse Team Lead Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Company: Host Terminals, LLC Reports To: Terminal Manager Supervises: Operators and Clerks Location: Avondale, LA Avondale Global Gateway is a 254-acre former shipyard on Mile 108 of the Mississippi River, redeveloped into a multimodal logistics terminal with significant warehousing and storage capabilities. T. Parker Host acquired Avondale in 2018 from Huntington Ingalls Industries and has since reestablished its iconic prominence into a model of ingenuity. Avondale Global Gateway is a historic property with four docks and over one mile of waterfront, uniquely accommodating ships, barges, rail and trucks. This facility offers immediate access to the regional and interstate highway system and is positioned at the interchange of six Class I railroads, creating the ability for cargo to be distributed in all directions. Avondale Global Gateway has become integral to HOST’s continued efforts of shifting the transportation paradigm and rethinking how cargo moves – providing exceptional service and solutions to our customers. Position Summary: The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, with a primary focus on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Warehouse. This role ensures that all activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards. Core operations include loading various products onto trucks and rail for outbound shipments. Key responsibilities include planning and managing product space allocation, staging, warranting, labor assignments, and inventory control. The Warehouse Team Lead is also responsible for training team members, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving process improvements. This position requires close coordination with marine operations and logistics teams to ensure seamless and timely execution of warehouse activities. Core Principles: All employees must demonstrate an ability to adhere to and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of Host Terminals. • Our PEOPLE are our greatest assets • Their SAFETY is our top priority • We provide exceptional SERVICE • We believe every RELATIONSHIP is important • We build on our LEGACY • We conduct all business with INTEGRITY • We know today's OPPORTUNITIES are tomorrow's growth • We are DETECTIVES, understanding all activities within our markets Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Safety & Compliance • Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, operational, and business policies, procedures, and directives. • Lead and support company safety programs, driving safe work practices across the team. • Ensure work areas are safe and that all team members are equipped with and using the required PPE. • Conduct regular inspections of work areas to verify compliance with safety regulations. • Enforce equipment care policies and confirm adherence by yard staff. • Maintain safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency standards at all times. Operations • Collaborate with terminal employees to ensure product transfers are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. • Review daily yard orders with supervisors and plan work assignments accordingly. • Oversee space allocation in laydown areas for incoming cargo. • Oversee daily truck volume to meet customer requirements and company objectives. • Oversee operations, labor, and production activities within the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) warehouse. • Maintain accurate identification of grid locations within the warehouse. • Identify operational challenges, resolve issues where possible, and escalate concerns or recommendations to terminal management. • Operate warehouse equipment and machinery as needed. • Perform additional duties as assigned by management. Equipment & Inventory • Ensure equipment allocation aligns with workload demands. • Monitor equipment condition and ensure proper maintenance in line with company policies. • Evaluate supply needs and initiate purchase requests as required. Leadership & Training • Drive team performance through adherence to KPIs and production expectations. • Develop and train