Warehouse Lead

Regal Rexnord•Plainfield, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead supports the DC Supervisor by overseeing and participating in shipping, receiving, picking, packing, moving, and storing warehouse inventory. The position may maintain records and selected reports or lead one or more assigned warehouse areas. It works closely with the department on open orders, material handling, cycle counting, repacking, housekeeping, and training employees. The Warehouse Lead must problem-solve, follow instructions, comply with applicable safety rules and procedures, and operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment. The role motivates and coordinates the team, assigns work, communicates priorities, delegates tasks, addresses or escalates issues, and helps ensure warehouse operations meet goals and deadlines. It involves coordinating picking and packing schedules, ordering supplies, allocating labor and resources, managing dock flow, and ensuring products are processed and shipped accurately and on schedule. Work is performed in a warehouse, typically indoors, with occasional outdoor access. The role involves operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment, including working at heights of 25 feet or more while secured by a harness. The job requires frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, handling and carrying products, and may involve standing for up to eight hours. Warehouse temperatures vary, being hot in summer and cooler in winter.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience driving a forklift.
At least 3 years of work experience in a production or warehouse environment.
Superior communication skills.
Team-oriented approach, coaching ability, and leadership skills.
Attention to detail.
Strong critical reasoning skills and the ability to identify and solve problems.
Strong math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and occasionally more.
Ability to operate a forklift; the posting identifies reach truck, Order Picker, and/or Turret Truck for the physical requirements.
Ability to work at heights of 25 feet or more while secured by a harness.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, twist, reach, and handle or carry products; may need to stand for up to 8 hours.
Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures, including hot summers and cooler winters.

Nice To Haves

Spanish and English language skills.

Responsibilities

Motivate the team, assign work, communicate with team members, delegate tasks, remove obstacles, and address or escalate issues.
Schedule picking and packing, communicate shift priorities, and order supplies.
Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations and ensure products are accurately picked, processed, and shipped on schedule.
Allocate labor and resources to meet operational goals.
Work with supervisors and management to meet goals and deadlines in a timely manner.
Process dock flow, including containers, cross-dock activity, LTL shipments, returns, and stocking.
Use an RF scanner and/or computer to enter records and record data.
Mark materials with identifying information.
Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to pick, pack, and transport items.
Prepare parcels for shipping and stage pallets.
Perform cycle counts.
Load and unload vehicles.
Provide ongoing training for new and experienced hourly associates to strengthen cross-functional capabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.