Warehouse Lead - 1st Shift

CONA Services•Charlotte, NC

2d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead assists the Warehouse Manager and/or Supervisor(s) with warehouse operations by providing team leadership, training and evaluating warehouse personnel and processes, and offering expertise and hands-on assistance across warehouse functions. The role provides performance feedback, assists with candidate interviews, directs assigned team work, and supports designated areas of responsibility. The Warehouse Lead handles warehouse process or personnel issues while promoting company policies, safety procedures, goals, expectations, purpose, and values. The position is based in Charlotte and is scheduled for the first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with holidays and some weekends worked as business needs require. The work environment is noisy and not climate-controlled, with hot conditions in summer and cold conditions in winter.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience.
Extensive knowledge of warehouse processes and warehouse systems.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while walking and repetitively lifting 30 pounds, and ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to coordinate and organize efficient and dependable warehouse processes.
Ability to adapt to different work areas throughout the workday and meet the minimum expectations of those areas.
Ability to read and interpret instructions from a computer screen.
Attention to detail and ability to differentiate product packages.
Ability to work in a noisy, non-climate-controlled environment with hot summers and cold winters.
Self-starter who takes initiative and proactively seeks value-add opportunities.
Flexibility to accommodate schedule and hour changes based on business demands.

Nice To Haves

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification for pallet jack, forklift, double forklift, Hy-Jaws, Ty-Guard, Triple Double, Switch Tractor, and floor scrubber.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct daily warehouse teammate activities to support the safe and successful completion of warehouse operations.
Verify that applicable warehouse processes are followed, including processes for handling damaged product check-in, and manage assigned areas of responsibility.
Train and lead warehouse personnel and evaluate processes to support continuous improvement.
Communicate identified process and personnel improvements, quality matters, and out-of-stocks with warehouse management and personnel.
Model and promote the safety culture and strive for full compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Support, lead, and motivate a team by communicating goals, safety practices, and deadlines; coaching and training teammates; implementing continuous improvement methods; maintaining customer focus; and embodying company purpose and values.
Assist with interviewing potential candidates and advise management on performance management matters.
Perform other duties as assigned.