Lead Warehouse - Watervliet, MI

Wilbur-Ellis•Watervliet, MI

10d

About The Position

A Lead Warehouse Representative manages inventory, order processing, and safety while performing warehouse duties such as stocking and retrieving items, operating a forklift, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment. The role supports drivers and warehouse personnel and oversees the efficient operation of the yard, warehouse, and vehicles. It includes maintaining inventory and parts records, determining product storage locations, providing equipment-maintenance oversight, and ensuring required paperwork accompanies product entering or leaving the warehouse. The Lead Warehouse Representative also completes hazardous-material shipping papers, trains drivers and warehouse workers on transportation rules and regulations, and ensures regulatory safety and training requirements are met. The position calls for strong leadership, communication, independent judgment, and the ability to use digital tools and inventory data to support operational decisions and efficiency. Wilbur-Ellis is a privately held agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients company employing more than 4,000 people across North America and Asia-Pacific. The company describes its environment as supportive and people-first and highlights employee development, training, competitive compensation and benefits, and promotion from within.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience.
At least 18 years old.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Experience as a forklift driver; certification will be offered on the job.
Expertise operating material-handling equipment, including a forklift, order picker, and pallet jack.
Proficiency with computers using Microsoft Windows and Windows applications.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfort using warehouse management systems or inventory-tracking tools to maintain accurate records.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and digital platforms such as Teams for communication, reporting, and coordination.
Experience using data such as inventory levels, shipments, and usage trends to support decisions and improve efficiency.
Willingness to adopt new technologies, including automation tools and AI-assisted solutions such as Copilot.
Familiarity with digital safety-tracking and compliance systems and electronic documentation for regulatory requirements.
Ability to influence stakeholders and effectively lead a warehouse team.
Ability to handle complex assignments requiring advanced skills, independent judgment, and critical thinking.
Strong English oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide support to drivers and warehouse personnel.
Oversee efficient operation of the yard, warehouse, and all vehicles.
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure required paperwork is completed for products entering or leaving the warehouse.
Provide additional oversight to equipment maintenance.
Determine storage locations for products.
Complete hazardous-material shipping papers and train drivers and warehouse workers on transportation rules and regulations.
Meet and complete regulatory safety and training requirements.
Ensure parts are in stock and maintain proper parts inventory.
Organize and maintain safety training and records.
Build influence across teams and advise on financial and operational matters while fostering clear communication to support organizational goals.
Perform warehouse duties such as stocking and retrieving items, operating a forklift, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.