Warehouse Lead

California Closets • Kent, WA

5d • $28 - $32

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead supports and delivers the California Closets Brand Experience and helps create a healthy, cohesive work environment. This role coaches and leads warehouse associates by example, supporting their daily tasks while completing the Lead’s own responsibilities. Duties may vary by department and may include shipping and receiving, packaging, inventory control, general warehouse functions, or material handling operations such as forklift operation. The Warehouse Lead provides backup to the supervisor as needed.

The position is based at a company-owned California Closets location. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pay is $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 pounds are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–4 years of team leadership experience.
• Experience supporting supply chain demands.
• Hi-lo/forklift license.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Team leadership experience, preferably in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing layouts, inspecting equipment, and issuing repair work orders and replacement requisitions.
• Track and analyze ongoing projects in coordination with the Warehouse Manager, delegate tasks, and share results with the team.
• Receive and stage materials for customer jobs at company-owned locations.
• Establish and ensure compliance with appropriate procedures and standards.
• Examine materials to verify required specifications and stock them in designated warehouse areas.
• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers, and conduct Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and annual recertification training.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including clamp/slip-sheet equipment, to move, load, unload, and store products or materials in designated areas.
• Ensure material-handling procedures are followed and model and train the team in PPE best practices.
• Provide backup for other warehouse roles as needed.
• Coach and lead warehouse associates by example and support their daily work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities.
• Company discounts.
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED