Warehouse Lead - 2nd Shift Full Time - Maumelle, ARur

About the role

The Warehouse Lead / Lift Operator supports the local branch team by overseeing associates, training on product coordinator functions, directing work in areas such as case production, table production, UPS, and fair finishing, and driving continuous process improvement while ensuring safety and proper equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new‑hire orientation and train associates on all Product Coordinator – Level I, II, and III functions.
• Under the supervision of a warehouse supervisor or branch manager, direct a small team of associates in one or more functional areas of the facility (e.g., Case Production, Table Production, UPS, Fair Finishing, 2nd shift, etc.).
• Assist the warehouse supervisor to train, coach, mentor, and motivate the warehouse team.
• Serve as the designated branch trainer for all new processes and procedures.
• Assist the warehouse supervisor in planning and presenting branch or departmental daily start‑up meetings.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for Labor Data Collection and assist the warehouse supervisor to ensure associate Labor Data Cards are completed timely and accurately.
• Assist the warehouse supervisor in planning and coordinating daily Wave production planning.
• Lead Special Projects as needed.
• Support the branch team by driving continuous process improvement for all warehouse functions.
• Perform basic supervisory tasks (excluding formal performance management) in the temporary absence of the warehouse supervisor.
• Monitor warehouse supplies and equipment and notify the warehouse supervisor or branch manager when supplies are low or reorders are necessary.
• Ensure that all warehouse equipment and tools are properly utilized to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety; report any unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or injury (to self or co‑worker) to your supervisor or manager immediately.
• Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing/pulling display cases.
• Accurately and timely complete Labor Data Collection Cards according to company standards.
• Operate motorized pallet jacks, stand‑up forklift, Hi‑Lo, and Cherry Picker equipment upon successful completion of the SBF power equipment training program.
• Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co‑workers and customers.
• Comply with the drug and alcohol‑free policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have previous Stand‑Up lift experience (Hi‑Lo, Cherry Picker, etc.).
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency effectively with minimal errors.
• Strong team player and ability to get along with co‑workers.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read documents in English (e.g., safety rules, operating instructions, procedure