Lead Warehouse Worker

Nexeo Plastics is a leading global thermoplastic resins distributor, representing quality products from world-class suppliers and serving a diverse customer base across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. From material selection to supply chain and inventory solutions, we provide value-added services across industries including automotive, healthcare, packaging, wire and cable, and 3D printing. Our facilities are ISO 9001 certified, and we adhere to a defined quality policy.

About the role

The Lead Warehouse Worker is responsible for carrying out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing, and sending inventory according to the SAP system and shipping schedules. Duties include loading orders onto trucks and shipping containers, unloading and organizing incoming stock, labeling outgoing orders, and packaging material from railcars or bulk trucks into Gaylord boxes using a pneumatic packaging system. This role also involves assisting team members and leading or supporting special assignments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities with office and production teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Open and secure the facility, including rail gates, LTL doors, and other access points.
• Use hand radios to maintain clear communication across the facility.
• Pull and prepare outbound orders, unload inbound materials, and support production as needed.
• Maintain sufficient pulled orders to meet shipping schedules.
• Review orders and receiving documents for accuracy.
• Update the pace board and complete process and railcar audits as required.
• Check inventory levels and complete safety stock audits.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections on lift equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Support rail yard and railcar activities, including yard checks, railcar sampling, sign-offs, and checks of rail signs and chocks on switch days.
• Complete required safety inspections, including monthly fire extinguisher checks, and follow all warehouse safety and operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the rail siding.
• Monitor break schedules, manage blend orders as assigned, and perform other warehouse duties as directed.
• Review paperwork to ensure transport of material is authorized and compliant.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
• Ensure delivered goods match the bill of lading.
• During loading and unloading: check shipment weights, monitor distribution weight to legal road limits, inspect material for damage or quantity discrepancies, and escalate issues as needed.
• Operate forklifts to pick, store, stage material, and bulk offload from tank trucks or railcars.
• Perform additional tasks to support and improve team operations, such as warehouse cleanup.
• Attend and participate in training meetings.
• Lead special tasks and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years of previous warehouse experience.
• Inventory, equipment maintenance, data entry, and computer skills may be required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, and apply instructions.
• Understanding of laws governing the trucking and warehousing industry.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to container quantities and blending.
• Team-oriented and available to work multiple shifts.
• Ability to assess warehouse layout and clearance between objects.
• Ability to see warning signals.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly throughout the day.
• Capability to exert force frequently and lift, carry, or move objects up to 55 pounds.
• Authorization to work in the United States.