Lead Warehouse Assoc - Integrated Supply

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Monroe, NC

About The Position

The Lead Warehouse Associate follows established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, stock, store, record, and dispatch warehouse goods. The role also supports leadership by coordinating work assignments and schedules, and by training and mentoring associates on warehouse tasks. The position involves processing incoming and outgoing goods, maintaining accurate inventory records, operating warehouse equipment, and following warehouse safety regulations. Work shifts may vary or rotate, and overtime or extended day, evening, and weekend work may be required as business needs demand.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 4 or more years of relevant experience and/or training.
Experience or aptitude in loading, unloading, picking, packing, or moving goods in a warehouse environment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic computer knowledge and proficiency, or demonstrated technical aptitude to learn.
Basic mathematical skills, including arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compile routine reports and write correspondence.
Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated in accomplishing assigned tasks and goals.
Attention to detail and a safety-minded approach.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.
Ability to handle physical inventory and lift up to 25 pounds or greater with assistance, following standard operating and safety procedures.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment.
May be required to pass written and/or driving certifications for forklifts or other warehouse equipment.

Nice To Haves

Forklift or cherry picker experience.
Technical skills in MS Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, or Prophet 21.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Responsibilities

Train and mentor others in receiving, put-away, picking, packing, loading, routing, and shipping tasks.
Assist leadership with daily delegation of work duties and assignments and with scheduling.
Process and load orders by consulting production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions.
Unload, receive, inspect, and put away incoming goods; check for damage and discrepancies, and use protective packing materials when needed.
Sort, label, move, and store goods according to established sequences and optimize warehouse storage space.
Weigh or count items for warehouse distribution to ensure they meet company standards.
Prepare, pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to requests or work orders; verify products and quantities.
Load trucks for customer delivery and check shipments for damage and discrepancies.
Consolidate freight, verify shipping methods, communicate oversize loads to carriers, and maintain shipping routes.
Enter and retrieve data in computerized systems to maintain stock records and respond to inventory or delivery inquiries; log discrepancies and seek management guidance on corrective actions.
Compile tickets or worksheets from customer specifications.
Operate warehouse equipment as needed, including forklifts, cherry-picking lifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse machinery.
Assist with inventory maintenance and inventory counts.
Follow warehouse safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage options for individuals, spouses, children, and families.
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
Employer-paid basic life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits and parental leave.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time, with amounts based on seniority.
Eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee referral program.
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement, based on position.
Employee discounts through BenefitHub.
Advancement opportunities.