Inventory Control - Warehouse Team Lead I

Inventory Control - Warehouse Team Lead I

Blaine, MN, USA

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:0 AM

Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the department Supervisor with the overall output, quality, condition and capability of their assigned department, including receiving, picking, packing, storage and shipping of products to meet the customer needs.

Duties:

• Must be able to perform all duties of a Warehouse Associate II and Material Handler I.
• Assist Warehouse Associates in prioritizing work.
• Assign Warehouse Associates to areas as needed to meet warehouse demands.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and training employees.
• Assist with disciplining employees.
• Effectively use KPI’s and other means to drive continuous improvement to increase quality, efficiency, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Address employee complaints and resolve problems.
• Collaborate with Customer Service on issues and special projects.
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor to manage personnel issues including time off requests and timecard approval.
• Understand all work functions in area of expertise and maintain sufficient knowledge to serve as back-up to the department Supervisor.
• Work with Human Resources for staffing needs.
• Perform weekly forklift inspections.
• Assist with ensuring accurate inventory counts.
• Responsible to see that all equipment and tools in the area are in proper working order.
• Assists with running productivity reports.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required.

1+ years of warehouse operations experience preferred.

RF handheld experience required.

Certified to operate forklifts and cherry pickers.

Strong proficiency in English communication including reading, writing, and verbal interactions are required for complying with safety protocols and operational procedures.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on level surfaces for a prolonged period. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above should height and below the waist. The employee must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

70% of the day and up to 65 lbs. 30% of the day.

Working Conditions:

Non-climate-controlled warehouse

Internal employee eligibility:

• Employee should meet performance (ie: not been placed on a final written warning for performance and have less than 9 attendance points).
• Have been in current position for
  at least 6 months
  unless specified by job posting requirements due to business needs.
• Discussed the open position and received support from their manager to apply.
• Meet the minimum requirements for the job and be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Submit an application by the closing date as stated in the posting.