Warehouse Lead

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Lead supports daily warehouse operations under the
 direction of the Branch Manager and provides hands-on leadership to ensure safe,
 accurate, and efficient order fulfillment. This role serves as a working lead,
 coordinating daily assignments, coaching team members, enforcing safety
 practices, and assisting with inventory control and material handling
 activities. The Warehouse Lead acts as a key liaison between warehouse
 associates and leadership to support productivity, quality control, and clear
 communication, while performing the same core warehouse functions as the team.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

* Assist with scheduling and oversee daily work assignments to ensure quality,
    accuracy, and maximum productivity.
  
* Lead and assist with receiving, storing, handling, and shipping of product,
    materials, and supplies.
  
* Coordinate and oversee daily cycle counts and support inventory accuracy
    initiatives.
  
* Perform and support warehouse functions including order pulling, staging,
    loading, unloading, stocking, and bin maintenance.
  
* Supervise warehouse activities such as truck loading/unloading, inventory
    movement, and restocking.
  
* Enforce safe work practices and coach team members on proper material
    handling and warehouse safety standards.
  
* Observe work practices to ensure compliance with company safety policies and
    regulatory requirements.
  
* Assist with onboarding and training of new warehouse associates.
  
* Identify, analyze, and assist in resolving workflow or operational issues.
  
* Establish or adjust work procedures as needed to meet deadlines and
    operational demands.
  
* Verify product availability and in-stock status to support sales and customer
    needs.
  
* Support shipping and/or receiving operations, as assigned.
  
* Ensure completion of daily warehouse assignments and operational tasks.
  
* Provide leadership support to supervisors and act as a communication bridge
    between management and warehouse staff.
  
* Lead the work of warehouse associates performing similar duties; may set
    priorities, assign work, and review task completion.
  
* Manage daily warehouse operations in the absence of the Warehouse Manager
    and/or General Manager, as directed.
  
* Perform other duties as assigned to support branch operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

* High school diploma or GED required.
  
* 3+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in a distribution or logistics
    environment.
  
* Demonstrated ability to lead by example and provide day-to-day guidance to
    warehouse associates.
  
* Strong customer focus with effective written and verbal communication skills.
  
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with
    shifting priorities.
  
* Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness.
  
* Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory or warehouse management
    systems.
  
* Ability to work independently while supporting team-based operations.

 Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

* Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
  
* Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds occasionally.
  
* Regular use of warehouse equipment and material handling tools.
  
* Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and warehouse conditions.

Benefits & Compensation:

* Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability coverage options.
  
* Employer-provided life insurance and long-term disability benefits.
  
* Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  
* 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  
* Parental leave and support continuing education.

Compensation: $21/hr