Warehouse Lead

Yusen Logistics•Compton, CA

3d•$36,153 - $53,125

About The Position

Under the direction of a supervisor or manager, the Warehouse Lead coordinates workers engaged in lifting, transporting, storing, and loading materials and products using conveyors, industrial trucks, or manual handling. The role directly oversees a small number of employees in a designated warehouse area and helps ensure work meets production, quality, sanitation, customer service, and safety standards. The Warehouse Lead assigns and directs workflow and the movement of associates according to business needs, trains employees, monitors performance, and addresses or escalates complaints and minor problems with management assistance. The position is primarily performed in a warehouse or industrial setting, with physical activity and exposure to warehouse conditions and equipment. A high school diploma or GED is required; two years of related experience is preferred. Yusen Logistics offers medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following the start date, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, bonus-plan eligibility, and other benefits subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong teamwork and communication skills to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly; heavier loads may require assistance or equipment.
Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and frequent physical activity such as crouching, climbing, twisting, and balancing.
Ability to use hands, arms, and fingers regularly for pulling, lifting, pushing, and handling materials or equipment.
Frequent visual focus for reading labels, inspecting materials, and safely operating equipment.
Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment, such as safety shoes, gloves, vests, and eye and/or hearing protection.
Regular, punctual attendance and compliance with company safety policies; work may include overtime or variable shifts.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Material Handlers to ensure their time is used efficiently and production, quality, sanitation, and customer service standards are met.
Coordinate product flow with management and ensure safety precautions are followed.
Enforce schedules and estimated labor hours for effective completion of daily assignments.
Report assigned teams’ compliance with operational standards and initiatives.
Participate in recommending Kaizen activities to improve operations.
Perform the work of supervised employees when required and carry out other assigned duties.
Directly oversee a small number of employees in the designated warehouse area.
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and safety rules.
Meet goals and minimum performance standards; train employees; assign and direct workflow and associate movement based on business needs; address and elevate complaints; and resolve minor problems with management assistance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and promptly report hazards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following the start date.
401(k) with company match.
Standard 10 days of PTO.
Eligible for bonus plan.
Seven paid holidays.
Overtime pay if applicable.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Commuter Benefits.
Vacation.