Warehouse Associate Lead (Full-Time)

Galileo Learning•Hayward, CA

5d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate Lead owns Galileo Learning’s dock-to-distribution cycle, including receiving raw goods and vendor-supplied partial kits, coordinating accurate kit distribution and palletizing, and directing seasonal temporary labor during peak periods. The role is an accuracy checkpoint in a bespoke, multi-product operation serving hundreds of school sites and partners. It works closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure materials and finished kits move accurately from dock to truck and arrive complete and on time. The position also supports inventory and post-camp returns, including unloading returned materials, staging goods for quality control, putting away processed materials, shelving finished kits, and updating inventory locations. The role requires accuracy, physical capability, and clear direction of others during high-volume periods. It is a full-time, non-exempt, onsite position averaging 40 hours per week. Seasonal peaks may require additional hours, including overtime, to meet delivery deadlines.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a warehouse, receiving, or distribution environment, with demonstrated ability to take ownership of a workflow.
Proficiency operating warehouse equipment, including forklifts, electric pickers, and pallet jacks.
Physical ability to unload and move boxes and stand for extended periods.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to read English and work from packing lists and location labels across multiple sites simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to give clear, patient direction to seasonal temporary labor and adapt communication style to a changing work floor.
Experience informally leading, training, or directing temporary or seasonal labor.
Familiarity with computer-based inventory management systems.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in spoken Spanish.
Prior experience in a hyperseasonal or education-related operations environment.

Responsibilities

Receive and process seasonal inbound shipments of raw goods in coordination with the Procurement Manager and expected delivery schedules.
Receive and verify vendor-supplied partial kits against bills of materials (BOMs), confirming completeness and accuracy before coordinating put-away or handoff for in-house finishing.
Promptly report discrepancies, shortages, and damaged goods to the Procurement Manager and Director.
Coordinate with the Inventory Coordinator to ensure received materials are shelved accurately and recorded in the inventory management system after shipments and purchase orders are processed.
Use site-specific packing lists to verify kit quantities and apply accurate location labels.
Direct seasonal temporary labor in box movement and palletizing according to site-specific packing requirements.
Coordinate with the Inventory Coordinator and Logistics Manager to confirm pallet counts for scheduled pickups.
Verify outbound pallet accuracy and serve as a checkpoint between inventory pulling and final pallet quality control verification.
Supervise and direct seasonal temporary labor on physical distribution tasks during peak season.
Assign temporary labor tasks appropriate to workers’ training, keeping equipment operation and accuracy-judgment tasks outside their independent responsibilities.
Communicate clearly and consistently to maintain accuracy and pace during high-volume palletizing.
Physically unload materials returned from camp sites at season’s end.
Support the QC Coordinator and Production team with initial sorting and staging of returned raw goods and electronics for testing.
Put away finished and processed materials after they are sorted, boxed, and cleared by quality control.
Shelve finished kits and update their digital locations in the inventory management system after quality control processing and palletizing.
When available and not occupied with primary distribution duties, assist the Inventory Coordinator with pulling kits for palletizing; this support is supplemental to the Inventory Coordinator’s primary responsibility.

Benefits

No-cost medical insurance for employees; additional plans and dependent coverage are available at cost.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
401(k) benefits after one year of employment.
Flexible paid time off with no stated limit; employees are strongly encouraged to take time off to rest and recharge.
Unlimited free camp for employees’ children or two free weeks to gift, including AM/PM Extended Care.
Friends and Family Discount for Galileo Camps.
Priority scholarship nominations for Galileo Camps.
Employee Assistance Program.
Options for life insurance.