Warehouse Lead

General Job Description

Provide support to the Branch in expediting parts to the Drivers for delivery to customers as well as for delivery to other Branches of the company.

• Pull and organize customer orders for delivery from warehouse by part number and quantity as directed by picking ticket in priority assigned.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices.
• Load materials into vehicles and install bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Stock and maintain inventory items in designated warehouse storage areas.
• Package, label and ship customer orders by UPS, US Mail, bus, motor freight and local truck deliveries.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight and other production data on tags and labels.
• Complete forklift operator training annually, provided by company.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
• Train new employees on the proper use and maintenance of equipment and facilities utilized in the performance of their job.
• Follow‑up to ensure results are achieved.
• Work on special projects as appointed by the warehouse manager.

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
• Forklift operator certification.
• Excellent communication skills: conveying information, listening, asking questions, not interrupting.
• Critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Coordination: adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Active learning: understanding the implication of new information.

• Minimum of 3 years of general warehouse experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a forklift.

• Work environment:
  Inside/Outside conditions, varied temperature changes, minimal chemical hazards, vibration, dust, vehicle noise.
• Equipment: OSHA approved steel‑toed safety shoes required from the first day.
• Physical demands: lifting or carrying parts in excess of 60 lbs up to 15% of the time; majority between 5 and 60 lbs.
• Other duties: will be required to follow any other instructions and perform other duties requested by supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.