Warehouse Operations Lead, Material Handling & Routing

About the role

Start your shift by aligning people, equipment, and freight. You’ll set the pace for a high-performing warehouse crew—assigning work, routing outbound loads with common carriers and company trucks, verifying inventory with cycle counts, and jumping on a Reach Truck or Forklift when the floor needs a hand. Between moves, you’ll key updates into data works systems, keep dashboards current in MS Suite, and communicate with customers and coworkers with tact and clarity.

Compensation

Pay Range: $25.50 - $27.05

What you’ll do

• Lead daily warehouse activities—allocate tasks and coordinate drivers and associates while working within established procedures.
• Operate lifting equipment (Reach Trucks and Forklifts) as a trained material handler to support put-away, picking, loading, and replenishment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with cycle counts and RF scanner use; act as the subject-matter guide for others on the team.
• Plan and route shipments via common carriers and local company truck deliveries.
• Enter and retrieve information in data works systems; produce and maintain documents using MS Suite.
• Communicate professionally—verbally and in writing—with customers, drivers, and coworkers; exchange ideas using tact and diplomacy.
• Use sound judgment to resolve issues with little precedent; influence the effectiveness of your team and closely related teams.

What you’ll bring

• Expertise developed through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
• Experience with cycle counts and RF scanners.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate warehouse associates and drivers (lead role, not a formal supervisor).
• Strong computer skills; proficient with MS Suite and familiar with data works systems for accurate data entry and retrieval.
• Outstanding organization, planning, and prioritization; able to prioritize, delegate, and handle multiple tasks.
• Good judgment, quick learning, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment; ability to lead by example and drive positive change.
• Clear, professional communication skills with customers and coworkers.
• Knowledge of routing common carriers and local company truck deliveries.

Physical requirements

• Good physical health is required.
• Must be able to lift 75+ lbs on a frequent and repetitive basis.
• Comfort working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

How you’ll work

• Acts as a lead coordinating the work of others; works autonomously within established procedures and practices.
• Requires a specialized level of skill to perform assigned tasks and guide team members.
• Understands how related teams align resources to meet objectives; impacts the effectiveness of own and nearby teams.