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Summary: The Lead is directly responsible for supervising warehouse members, conducting floor operations and complying with safety regulations in the warehouse.

Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $21.75 to $24.75 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $54,400 and $71,000 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure day-to-day shipping and warehouse tasks are being completed in a timely manner.
• • Responsible for managing and assisting warehouse team members.
  • Pull and prepare flooring products for shipment based on customer orders.
  • Load and unload flooring products from trucks, containers, and trailers using forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
  • Ensure that products are properly secured on vehicles/trucks and take all necessary safety measures.
  • Assist with receiving inbound shipments and verifying accuracy against purchase orders.
  • Conduct floor operations and assign team members to different areas as required.
  • Lead stand-up meetings and perform effective shift changeovers.
  • Train and certify operators on warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, packing, loading).
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
  • Properly train and coach team members to ensure smooth department operations.
  • Communicate order status, shipping updates, and escalations in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain a safety-oriented environment.
• • Proactively work to prevent injuries.
  • Follow and enforce all safety procedures according to company standards.
  • Use problem-solving tools and collaborate with team members to eliminate safety issues.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness for customer visits and tours.
• Use WMS and electronic systems to process and ship customer orders accurately, damage-free, and on time.
• Identify process improvements using lean management techniques to improve material flow, quality, and inventory accuracy.
• • Lead projects and other continuous improvement activities.
  • Utilize problem-solving tools such as 5S, 5 Why, PDCA, and focus boards.
• Perform additional duties as required or assigned.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) to Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum Two (2) years of experience in Shipping, Receiving, or Warehouse Operations.
• Forklift experience required; pallet jack and other warehouse equipment experience preferred.
• Training or familiarity with LEAN, 5S, or other continuous improvement methods is a plus.
• Effective use of technology including PC’s, scanners, and tablets (IPad).
• Strong skills in the areas of communication (written/verbal), time management, and problem solving.
• • Ability to learn product, process, and equipment.
  • Ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate warehouse employees.
  • Ability to make sound decisions and delegate appropriately.
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills
• Provide high level of customer service
• Good organizational skills