Lead, Warehouse

Weber Distribution LLC•Stockton, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Warehouse administers and coordinates freight-related activities and is accountable for suitable handling and processing of warehouse products. The role assists with assigning tasks to workers, directing warehouse staff, and managing department work volume to meet deadlines. The position also supports warehouse operations, including labeling, picking, loading, offloading, inventory control, freight accuracy, and end-of-shift paperwork and equipment checklist reconciliation. The role requires effective communication, follow-through, adaptability, teamwork, customer service, and attention to safety and company procedures. The employee may work a variety of shifts to accommodate customer demands and perform physical warehouse work in a warehouse/distribution environment with material-handling equipment operations. The work environment may be moderately to very noisy, and employees may be exposed to extreme weather. Required protective equipment includes hearing protection, enclosed or safety shoes, safety glasses, and other company-required PPE in designated areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 6 years of warehouse experience.
Minimum 1 year as a certified operator of material-handling equipment.
Experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS), such as Synapse.
Intermediate experience with Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Experience using RF scan gun functions.
Ability to operate various types of material-handling equipment, such as reach trucks, cherry pickers, sit-down trucks, and stand-up reach trucks.
Strong analytical skills, independent thinking, and reasoning ability.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service skills and accuracy in handling customer orders.
Ability to manage priorities efficiently and meet critical deadlines.
Team-oriented approach and continuous-improvement outlook.
Effective communication skills, including above-average written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Proven leadership of a work team.
Ability to bend, turn, twist, kneel, and squat for up to 50% of the day.
Ability to perform repetitive-motion tasks and reach above the shoulders for up to 50% of the day.
Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, walk, and stand regularly while performing work.
Vision abilities including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus; ability to use a keyboard and manipulate data on a computer screen.
Wear required PPE, including hearing protection, enclosed or safety shoes, and safety glasses in designated areas.

Responsibilities

Assist in assigning work and functions to staff.
Assist with warehouse tasks as directed by management, including labeling, picking, loading, and offloading.
Assist in directing warehouse staff in the facility.
Support inventory control processes and procedures.
Assist with managing department work volume to meet deadlines.
Communicate operational changes and department needs to management.
Assist with reconciling end-of-shift production paperwork and equipment checklists.
Operate material-handling equipment.
Check the accuracy of freight moving into and out of the warehouse.
Perform assigned housekeeping duties.
Partner with team members to drive department excellence.
Observe company standard operating procedures and participate in safety meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.