Warehouse Operations - Warehouse Lead Z3
About The Position
The Warehouse Lead coordinates and oversees daily warehouse operations as directed by management. The role may assign work, coach employees, and provide operational support, serving as a resource for process improvement, training, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. The lead may also perform production work using material handling equipment, including forklifts and electric pallet jacks, to support workflow, business demands, staffing coverage, and operational targets. This position is performed on-site in a warehouse and distribution center. The stated schedule is second shift, Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. Compensation is $23.43–$31.59 per hour, plus a $0.50-per-hour shift differential. The role is not incentive eligible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least three years of related experience.
- Extensive knowledge of warehouse practices, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and delegate operational tasks.
- Ability to operate forklift equipment, including electric pallet jacks assigned to the building.
- Basic math and reading skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
- Physical ability to stand or walk for extended periods, up to 10 hours depending on shift; sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed; frequently climb stairs, ladders, or scaffolds; reach overhead and below waist level; lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with or without assistance; use fine motor skills and manual dexterity; handle, grasp, or control objects; see clearly at close range and distance with peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment; and hear and understand instructions, alarms, and equipment signals in a noisy environment.
- Ability to work in a warehouse and distribution center with varying temperatures, loud noise, dust, odors, airborne particles, concrete flooring, moving mechanical equipment, and frequent powered industrial vehicle and warehouse traffic.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests.
- Work hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in warehouse or logistics environments.
- Prior experience leading or training warehouse teams.
- Exposure to basic employment law and workplace safety regulations.
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Familiarity with labor management systems and process improvement methods.
- Familiarity with electronic record-keeping and label printing systems.
- Experience collaborating with customer operations or inventory teams.
Responsibilities
- Assign daily tasks to warehouse production staff and support staff to ensure efficient workflow and coverage.
- Monitor warehouse-floor operations and provide real-time problem-solving and support.
- Assist with scheduling and planning warehouse activities as directed by the Supervisor.
- Perform production work using material handling equipment, including forklifts or electric pallet jacks, as needed to support workflow, business demands, staffing coverage, and operational targets.
- Model operational excellence across warehouse roles.
- Coach and provide on-the-job training to new and existing employees on operational procedures and safety practices.
- Collaborate with the Warehouse Trainer to certify employee skill sets and support ongoing development.
- Conduct regular audits of warehouse processes, policies, and trailer operations to ensure compliance.
- Foster positive employee relations and assist with conflict resolution as needed.
- Support process improvement initiatives and participate in site safety and leadership training.
- Promote and enforce use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
- Communicate updates and resolve issues with warehouse staff, supervisors, and management.
- Encourage a positive workplace culture through leadership, team building, and recognition.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
