Warehouse Lead - First Shift

Lumbermens•Cottage Grove, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead works with our warehouse team and oversees the receipt, storage, order preparation, and delivery of material. This role is crucial in promoting a safe work environment, modeling company core values, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods. The ideal candidate will be a safety-minded team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is energized by contributing to collective success.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required
1-3 years’ warehousing experience
Prior supervisory experience
Commitment to safety and adherence to policies as a top priority
Able to lead by example and lead others to success
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Effectiveness in providing clarity to team in achieving company goals and objectives
Strong problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Able to drive a forklift
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. repetitively/continuously

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Promoting a safe work environment for all employee owners
Modeling Lumbermen’s core values
Receiving purchase orders in the computer
Unloading incoming freight and ensuring accuracy by comparing product received to enclosed packing lists
Properly storing and locating incoming freight in the inventory system
Investigating staged customer orders that have not been shipped and resolving backorders
Leading and making improvements to housekeeping standards and continuous improvement initiatives
Training, motivating, and coaching employee owners
Maintaining a working knowledge of warehouse operations
Approaching work each day with a positive attitude
Treating Employee Owners in a professional manner
Having a “customer first” mindset and mentality
Ensuring that the work area is clean and organized
Assisting with other tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the operation