Warehouse Lead

Advanced Input Systems•Coeur d Alene, ID

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead coordinates daily warehouse operations to ensure accurate and efficient handling of incoming and outgoing materials and to support production and customer demands. The role provides direction, training, and support to warehouse staff and helps maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements. AIS is a division of 1HMX, a global Human Machine eXperience solutions provider headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with eight manufacturing facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, India, Taiwan, and China. The company serves the aerospace, medical, industrial, robotics, energy, and gaming industries. The Warehouse Lead oversees receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, inventory accuracy, safety practices, and continuous improvement activities. The position also collaborates with production, purchasing, and logistics and supports leadership with operational reporting. The role is performed in a warehouse environment and includes physical activity such as lifting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching. AIS is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. It does not discriminate based on protected characteristics and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, or logistics.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management systems, and ERP transactions.
Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication and leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and coach a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to regularly bend, stoop, climb, and reach in a warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to meet shipping, receiving, and inventory goals.
Train and mentor warehouse associates on best practices, safety, and proper material handling.
Serve as the first point of escalation for employee questions and issues.
Oversee receipt, storage, picking, packing, and shipment of materials.
Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and accuracy of inventory transactions.
Conduct cycle counts and support annual physical inventory.
Collaborate with production, purchasing, and logistics to resolve discrepancies.
Enforce safe operating practices, including forklift operation and PPE usage.
Conduct daily safety checks and promptly address hazards or violations.
Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, ITAR/EAR, and quality requirements.
Recommend process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
Support Lean initiatives, 5S, and other operational excellence efforts.
Assist leadership with reporting and tracking key performance metrics through Visual Management tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.