Lead Warehouse Assoc - Integrated Supply

Vallen Distribution Inc. • Hemlock, MI

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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 training and mentoring associates who perform similar tasks.

The position involves receiving and storing incoming merchandise, preparing and fulfilling orders, maintaining inventory records, consolidating freight, loading shipments, and operating warehouse equipment. The Lead Warehouse Associate helps maintain safe warehouse operations and accurate stock records while meeting customer and company requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, together with 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.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations 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 hazardous materials and wear required protective equipment when necessary.
• Ability to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications when required.
• Ability to handle physical inventory and lift up to 25 pounds or more with assistance, following safety procedures.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift or cherry picker experience.
• Preferred technical skills may include 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.
• Assist leadership with daily delegation of work duties and assignments and with schedules.
• Process and load orders for shipment, using schedules, orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to move or distribute.
• Unload, receive, inspect, and put away incoming goods; check for damage and discrepancies and use protective materials as needed.
• Sort, label, move, and store goods according to sequence and storage requirements, arranging materials to optimize warehouse space.
• Weigh or count items to ensure they conform to company standards.
• Prepare, pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to requests or work orders; verify product and quantity accuracy and follow stacking policies.
• 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; document discrepancies and seek management guidance on corrective action.
• Compile tickets or worksheets from customer specifications.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, cherry-picking lifts, and pallet jacks, as needed.
• Assist with inventory maintenance and inventory counts.
• Follow warehouse safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match for U.S. positions.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance for employee, spouse, 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED