Lead General Warehouse Associate - 4am

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 4:00 am – 12:30 pm (overtime as needed)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working multiple departments in a distribution center.
• Previous experience operating material handling equipment.
• Prior experience in a lead or mentorship role.

Job Summary

Works in multiple departments within the distribution center, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing, and replenishment. Supports management by providing guidance and training to warehouse associates.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Coaches and trains warehouse associates on warehousing duties, including material handling equipment.
• Coordinates and prioritizes warehousing work to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and timely.
• Operates material handling equipment to load, unload, pick, stock, and stage inventory.
• Ensures all warehousing functions run smoothly and escalates issues to management.
• Verifies and enters product and shipment data into the inventory management system.
• Maintains clean work areas and follows company safety policies and procedures.
• Completes required paperwork during assigned shifts.
• Serves as backup for all warehousing functions.

Nature and Scope

Problems are typically difficult and/or high impact. The role troubleshoots complex support or operational problems for junior‑level associates, resolves issues independently under limited supervision, and may lead daily operations of a department or team. Supervisory duties are limited to training, delegating tasks, and reviewing work of junior associates; hiring and firing authority is not included.

Work Environment

The position is in a comfortable warehouse environment but includes regular exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Physical demands include lifting and carrying up to 50 lb, standing for periods exceeding 60 minutes, and repetitive motions such as using a 10‑key, bending, or squatting. No travel is required.

Education and Experience

• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas.
• Generally 7+ years of experience in the area of responsibility.

Pay Range

$26.75 – $30.75 hourly

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (prescription drug coverage included)
• Health care and dependent care FSA (as applicable)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holiday, vacation, personal time, and wellness day
• Paid sick time
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance