Lead Warehouse Associate

Saddle Creek • Hattiesburg, MS

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About The Position

The Lead Warehouse Associate oversees the handling of customer products, including loading and unloading, and assigns work to warehouse associates to meet customer needs. The role provides day-to-day direction and supervision while following and promoting company and site-specific safety policies. The Lead Associate may also assist with warehouse functions to support customer service and is responsible for addressing safety, quality, and productivity practices.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform physically exerting duties in a warehouse environment that may not be air-conditioned or heated, with indoor temperatures fluctuating by season.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree (AA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience working with a warehouse management system (WMS).
• Forklift certificate and/or license.

Responsibilities

• Assign warehouse personnel tasks through written and/or oral instructions, including unloading, outbound staging and loading, and freight verification and labeling.
• Supervise tasks performed by warehouse personnel.
• Complete reports and records in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot machine and equipment malfunctions and report them to maintenance personnel.
• Advise associates on product care and preservation, equipment use, handling and storage, and shipping stock and related issues.
• Assist associates with warehouse functions as needed to ensure high-quality customer service.
• Address situations when associates are not following proper safety, quality, or productivity procedures.
• Work cooperatively and productively with other warehouse associates.
• Follow company or site-specific safety policies and guidelines to help ensure safe working conditions for self and others.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and medical reimbursement.
• Medical employee-only premium under $10 per week with wellness discounts.
• Health savings account (HSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Weekly 401(k) match.
• Vacation immediately upon hire.
• Eight holidays per calendar year.
• Personal time after 90 days.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

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