Lead Warehouse Associate

White Cap•Lansing, MI

About The Position

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment. White Cap is hiring immediately for a Lead Warehouse Associate! Do you want to help build America’s skyline and your own future? White Cap is North America’s leading distributor for professional contractors. We supply everything contractors need to build our nation’s remarkable construction projects, including stadiums, roads, bridges, highways, residential housing, and more. We are hiring immediately for a Lead Warehouse Associate! Why a career with White Cap? Comprehensive wellness and financial benefits: White Cap offers excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more! Relax and recharge: We offer a generous time off package, including paid maternity, parental leave, sick time, and vacation time. Stability: Since 2020, White Cap has doubled in size and continues to grow. Unlimited career potential: White Cap is a stable and growing company offering unlimited career potential. Love where you work: White Cap has been certified as a Great Place to Work. Inclusive culture: Work in a place that values and celebrates who you are.

Requirements

Generally has 5-7 years of experience in area of responsibility.
Confident with basic builder's math and geometry.
Experience using a tape measurer.
Experience with daily warehouse operations, including: Shipping and receiving, Picking and staging customer orders, Loading/unloading trucks
Ability to perform and oversee daily cycle counts
Strong attention to inventory accuracy and material organization
Ability to safely operate: Indoor forklift (Stand-up), Outdoor forklift (Sit-Down)
Willingness to work: Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
On feet for extended periods
Physical ability to: Lift and move heavy materials (50–75 lbs repeatedly), Handle steel, rebar bundles, and fabricated assemblies
Proven dependability with strong attendance and punctuality
Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust plans as orders and schedules change
Comfortable leading by example in a small team environment
Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a safe worksite

Nice To Haves

Ability to cut, bend, and tie rebar accurately and efficiently
Hands-on experience with: Rod chomper, Tabletop rebar bender, Cage rack and tie gun
Ability to fabricate: Rebar cages, Rebar mats, Custom bent bar orders
Strong understanding of fabrication tolerances, dimensions, and job specifications
Prior experience in: Concrete accessories, Rebar fabrication, Construction supply or building materials distribution
Familiarity with: Bar lists, Shop drawings, Contractor or DOT job requirements
Experience with: Inventory systems or basic ERP software, Scanners or digital picking systems
Strong organizational skills with the ability to: Keep fabrication, inventory, and staging areas orderly, Anticipate material needs ahead of production
Natural problem-solver who can improvise when plans change
Comfortable wearing many hats throughout the day
Willingness to: Jump into production during peak demand, Assist teammates wherever needed
Positive, steady attitude under pressure
Interest in taking on increased responsibility as the operation grows
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment
Openness to: Occasional overtime during peak construction season, Shifting priorities based on customer demand and production flow