Warehouse Lead

Capstone Logistics•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead supports management and oversees a specified work area to maintain consistent workflow and meet customer expectations. The role is a next step in an associate’s path to management and includes learning all aspects of receiving, unloading, and loading operations in a warehouse facility, working independently or in teams with minimal supervision. The Warehouse Lead has frequent direct contact with customer staff and outside delivery personnel and is expected to interact with them in a positive, friendly manner. The role also includes yard marshalling duties, moving pallets and cases on and off trailers and other vehicles using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand, and contributing to workplace safety and team performance. Work is fast-paced and physically demanding.

Requirements

High-energy individual with a strong work ethic.
Able to work in a fast-paced, very physical environment.
Able to lift and carry 25–75 pounds; materials handled vary.

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse experience is preferred.
Prior equipment experience is preferred; the company is willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-shift meetings.
Lead stretching exercises before each shift.
Perform safety observations.
Support management.
Coach and train associates.
Communicate with leadership.
Perform yard marshalling duties.
Learn and carry out receiving, unloading, and loading operations.
Oversee a specified work area to maintain consistent workflow and meet customer expectations.
Handle movement of pallets and cases on and off trailers and other vehicles using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand.
Work with customer staff and outside delivery personnel in a positive, friendly manner.