1st Shift Warehouse Lead
About The Position
Nelsen Corporation, a family-owned business with over 70 years of history, is a leading OEM and distributor of water treatment systems and components. We are seeking a motivated and positive Warehouse Lead for our Madison, WI facility. This is a hands-on role where the Lead will act as a role model and coach, assisting with the development and direction of the warehouse team. The position involves processing orders, ensuring accuracy in picking, packing, and shipping, managing receiving procedures, and working with the Open Order Report. The Lead will also partner with the Regional Operations Manager on daily planning, facility operations, and employee development, serving as a primary mentor for new team members. Additional duties include participating in inventory counts, maintaining housekeeping and safety standards, and ordering supplies.
Requirements
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the team
- Ability to lift, lower and slide 50-70 pounds
- Ability to use small hand tools
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Possess basic computer literacy with keyboard skills
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Previous successful performance in Warehouse team member and production roles, required
- 1+ years of Warehouse, Shipping and Safety experience, required
Nice To Haves
- Forklift experience, preferred
Responsibilities
- Understand software system/pick ticket process
- Know how to research pick tickets, pick & holds, and production tickets
- Ensure order accuracy and proper packing and shipping methods of items for shipment
- Ensure accurate receiving procedures and proper labeling and storage of incoming products and materials
- Understand and work on the Open Order Report daily
- Partner with Regional Operations Manager for daily plan, employee communications, opening and closing of the facility
- Observe and build relationships with each team member to identify strengths and opportunities for development
- Act as primary mentor for training and onboarding new Warehouse Team Members
- Partner with Regional Operations Manager to execute ongoing cross-training plan
- Participate in inventory cycle counts, understand variances and reconciliation process
- Ensure routine housekeeping and maintenance duties are completed
- Order supplies as needed
- Ensure adherence to safety standards, immediately correcting or reporting unsafe conditions
- Other duties as needed per branch location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
