Lead Warehouse Associate
About The Position
A Lead Warehouse Associate at Capital Electric is responsible for a process area within the branch’s logistical operation. The role supports receiving, shipping, delivery, and product storage and inventory, ensuring that material moves in and out of the warehouse accurately and efficiently. The lead advises and instructs warehouse employees, assigns work, helps maintain staffing and workplace harmony, and ensures adherence to safety procedures. The position also involves monitoring stock layout and levels, reviewing inventory records, addressing service issues with customers and sales staff, and continually prioritizing daily tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–3 years of leadership experience.
- Excellent knowledge of shipping and receiving practices, policies, and techniques.
- Excellent knowledge of merchandise handling and production methods.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Basic computer system skills.
- Experience with heavy equipment.
- Dependable mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
Responsibilities
- Manage delivery, receipt, and/or shipping schedules.
- Advise and instruct warehouse employees on their work and the safe operation of required equipment and machinery.
- Assign workloads to warehouse workers and maintain personnel structure and staffing levels.
- Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
- Keep employees informed of company news and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
- Know stock locations and arrange storage areas based on turnover, size, weight, and other relevant factors.
- Review records and recommend remedial actions for non-usable, slow-moving, and excess stock.
- Review records for accuracy and procedural compliance, and determine whether stock levels are adequate.
- Communicate with customers and the sales force to address service issues.
- Multitask and continually prioritize tasks throughout the day.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
