Lead Warehouse Specialist

Location: Fort Stewart, GA

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $25.61-$25.61/hr

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Lead Warehouse Specialist at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a committed and supportive Lead Warehouse Specialist with a professional attitude. This position is expected to start up November 01, 2026.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise, train, and mentor warehouse personnel on warehouse operations, inventory, and packing & shipping.
• Create daily staff schedules, assign tasks, monitor individual performance, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Oversee the daily processing of inbound shipments and outbound orders
• Ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and shipped on time to meet customer service levels.
• Implement inventory control procedures, oversee cycle counts, and audit warehouse locations to maintain inventory accuracy within Department of Public Work targets
• Implement and sustain company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and proper material handling procedures
• Conduct daily safety briefings and ensure all equipment (such as forklifts and pallet jacks) is operated safely and maintained correctly.
• Operate vehicle in accordance with all applicable civilian and government regulations
• Move inventory into and out of the warehouse, as needed. Moves inventory between locations within warehouse.
• Ensure all equipment is stored and stacked in a safe manner.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Administrative Clerk to ensure Enterprise Military Housing Web-based platform is updated daily and accurately reflects warehouse inventory and government requirements.
• Able to operate specialized heavy machinery Forklift (4K-10K), Pallet Jack, Motorized Cleaner (Sweeper).
• Using hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment to fasten, bolt, or snap parts together.
• Assembling furniture units (such as desks, chairs, cabinets, or sofas) from flat-packs raw components, or sub-assemblies.
• Keep assembly benches, walking aisles, and loading docks clean, tidy, and free of tripping hazards (e.g., breaking down cardboard, sweeping sawdust).
• Helps with receiving, processing, storing and shipping goods in a warehouse or similar requirements within Fort Stewart DPW.
• Use heavy-duty straps, load bars, and tie-downs to lock fully assembled furniture in place inside the truck to prevent shifting during transit

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of managing warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain management
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, and Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
• Ability to get forklift certified required.
• Familiarity with standard material handling equipment preferred.
• Strong coaching and motivational skills preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time,…