Warehouse Lead

CONA Services•Whitestown, IN

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead assists the Warehouse Manager and/or Supervisor(s) across warehouse operations. The role provides team leadership, trains and evaluates Warehouse Personnel and processes, and offers expertise and hands-on support in any area of warehouse operations as needed. The Warehouse Lead provides performance feedback, assists with interviewing candidates, directs the assigned team’s work, and supports designated areas or teams. The position handles warehouse process and personnel issues while promoting company policies, safety procedures, goals, expectations, purpose, and values. It reports to the Warehouse Manager and/or Supervisor(s).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience.
Extensive knowledge of warehouse processes and warehouse systems.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while walking and repetitively lifting 30 pounds; ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to coordinate and organize efficient, dependable warehouse processes.
Ability to adapt to different work areas throughout the workday and meet the minimum expectations for those work areas.
Ability to read and interpret instructions from a computer screen.
Attention to detail and ability to differentiate packages.
Ability to work in a noisy, non-climate-controlled environment that is hot in summer and cold in winter.
Self-starter who takes initiative and proactively seeks value-add opportunities.
Flexibility to accommodate schedules and hours that change with business demands.

Nice To Haves

PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification: Pallet Jack, Forklift, Double Forklift, Hy-Jaws, Ty-Guard, Triple Double, Switch Tractor, and Floor Scrubber.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct daily warehouse teammate activities to ensure warehouse work is completed safely and successfully.
Verify that applicable warehouse processes are followed, including processes for handling damaged-product check-in, and handle specific areas of responsibility as assigned by management.
Train and lead Warehouse Personnel and evaluate processes to pursue continuous improvement.
Communicate with Warehouse Management and Warehouse Personnel about process and personnel improvements, quality, out-of-stocks, and related matters.
Model and lead the safety culture and strive for full compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Support, lead, and motivate the team by communicating company goals, safety practices, and deadlines; coach and train teammates; implement continuous-improvement methods; maintain customer focus; and embody company purpose and values.
Assist in interviewing potential candidates and advise management on performance-management matters.
Perform other duties as assigned.