Warehouse Lead | Mid-Shift | Winston-Salem, NC

Bunzl Distribution NA • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Warehouse Lead leads and controls the activities of branch warehouse personnel assigned to the Shipping Department. The role ensures order selection and related shipping functions are performed effectively, while monitoring work processes and environmental conditions to support employee safety. The Warehouse Lead assists team members with assembling customer orders for shipment, coordinates daily activities, promotes productivity and process improvements, and helps ensure company policies are communicated and enforced. The role also assists the Warehouse Manager in evaluating performance variances and identifying root causes and corrective actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of warehousing experience.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, occasionally weighing 60–75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, for an entire shift.
• Ability to work regularly at heights up to 26 feet above the ground using provided safety equipment, processes, and training.
• Self-starter with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using AS400.
• Strong PC skills, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to effectively plan workload and staff assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in assembling customer orders accurately and on time in preparation for shipment.
• Maintain a professional environment with fellow team members, other departments, and external customers.
• Direct daily activities to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Organize work and improve productivity by enhancing processes and department team-member efficiency.
• Communicate, apply, and enforce company policies, including operational, safety, and administrative policies.
• Help maximize quality and productivity by understanding company expectations and assisting the Warehouse Manager with evaluating performance variances, identifying root causes, and determining corrective actions.

Benefits

• Access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Pay card option that does not require a bank account.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the first day of the month after 30 days.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

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