Warehouse Lead | Mid-Shift | Winston-Salem, NC

Bunzl Career • Winston-Salem, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead leads and controls the activities of branch warehouse personnel assigned to the Shipping Department. The role ensures that order selection and related shipping functions are performed effectively, while monitoring work processes and environmental conditions to protect employee safety. The Warehouse Lead assists team members with timely, accurate assembly of customer orders for shipment; promotes a professional environment; directs daily activities to maintain a safe workplace; and focuses on improving productivity, processes, and team efficiency. The role also communicates, applies, and enforces company policies and works with the Warehouse Manager to evaluate performance variances, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.

Bunzl describes itself as a global supplier serving industries including Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety. Its North American operations include more than 100 warehouses and over 10,000 team members. The company offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and benefits intended to support employees and their families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of warehousing experience.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, occasionally weighing 60–75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, for an entire shift.
• Ability to work regularly at heights of up to 26 feet above ground with provided safety equipment, processes, and training.
• Self-starter with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using AS400.
• Strong PC skills in Word and Excel.
• Ability to effectively plan workload and staff assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in assembling customer orders accurately and on time for shipment.
• Provide a professional environment when working with fellow team members, other departments, and external customers.
• Direct daily activities to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
• Organize work and improve productivity by improving processes and team efficiency.
• Communicate, apply, and enforce company operational, safety, administrative, and other policies.
• Assist the Warehouse Manager in evaluating performance variances, identifying root causes, and determining corrective actions to maximize quality and productivity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the first day of the month after 30 days.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holidays, and personal time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Pay card option that does not require a bank account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED