Lead Warehouse Associate

Saddle Creek Logistics Services • Hattiesburg, MS

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About The Position

The Lead Warehouse Associate oversees the handling of customer products, including loading and unloading. This leadership role assigns work and functions to warehouse associates to meet customer needs. The role emphasizes following company and site-specific safety policies and encouraging others to do the same.

The position may involve physically exerting warehouse duties in an indoor environment that may not be air-conditioned or heated, so temperatures fluctuate with the seasons.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 where indoor temperatures fluctuate with the seasons.
• Must pass 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 verifying and labeling freight.
• 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, and the handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping of stock and related issues.
• Support warehouse associates in their functions as needed to ensure high-quality customer service.
• Address cases where associates do not follow proper safety, quality, or productivity procedures.
• Work cooperatively and productively with other warehouse associates.
• Follow company or site-specific safety policies and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.
• Perform additional duties 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 less than $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