Warehouse Lead

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC•Wilmington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead will assist the Warehouse Manager with monitoring and maintaining the day-to-day operations in a high-volume distribution center. This role involves assigning daily work, ensuring paperwork is ready for routes, acting as a primary point of contact for employees regarding various matters, and escalating issues to the Warehouse Manager. The Lead is also responsible for maximizing department efficiencies, assisting with performance management, conducting new hire and specialty trainings, managing returns, and ensuring facility safety and compliance with GMPs and food safety standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5+ years of experience with warehousing in a high-volume distribution center
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
Ability to learn new software and systems with ease
Organized with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to work in a team based, collaborative environment
Ability to multitask

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in a lead role
Experience working in an ERP or warehouse management system

Responsibilities

Assists the Warehouse Manager in assigning daily work to meet daily route delivery schedule, adapting to changes and organizing the schedule for the following day
Ensures paperwork is ready at start of shift, separating and distributing by route
Acts as a point of contact for employees for matters on employee relations, training, safety and general inquires, reporting and/escalating up to the Warehouse Manager
Maximizes department efficiencies and cost savings opportunities through proper planning and time management
Assists Warehouse Manager with performance management, providing valuable insight into performance and exemplification of the Company’s Core Values for each team member
Conducts new hire training and other specialty trainings
Checks returns into warehouse with warehouse staff
Closes the facility after shift, ensuring the safety of the building
Follows all safety procedures and actively participates in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives
Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
Supports and complies with GMP’s; understands and follows emergency action plan
Supports food safety, quality, and legality
Ensures the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

10 Paid Company Holidays
Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
Company‑Paid Disability
Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being