Warehouse Lead

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for assisting the shift supervisor in areas of shipping, loading, receiving, warehouse storage, product rotation, inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and safety. The role involves determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, and expediting workflow. The Warehouse Lead must maintain positive employee morale, advise employees on care and preservation of items, and implement methods and proper use of equipment. The role requires operating efficiently to increase productivity while maintaining an excellent level of safety and quality in the workplace.

What You Will Do

Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow. Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency. Address complaints and resolve problems. Trace history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommend remedial actions to resolve discrepancies. Maintain positive employee morale. Actively train and direct associates to get the most out of their skills and work toward continuous improvement.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Warehouse Lead must have the ability to work in a team environment, resolve conflicts, possess effective communication skills, and calculate figures and percentages. The role requires leadership skills, ability to plan and organize, and physical requirements such as standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 to 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to become certified in forklift, riding pallet jack, and motorized vehicles
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition