Warehouse - Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating warehouse labor activities to assure high levels of production
• Provides training to all new warehouse associates to Metropolitan’s standards and quality guidelines
• Accurately checks and assures all labeling is correct
• Maintains accurate warehouse inventory checking and bringing any older orders or items to the attention of the Warehouse or Hub Manager
• Affirms all warehouse associates are following scan discipline and guidelines (no movement of any items within the warehouse without a scan)
• Provides quality control and training to all warehouse associates for repackaging of items following Metropolitan’s set standards to assure products are packaged in a manner that will assure no damage to the item will occur while in Metropolitan’s possession
• Ability to follow directions and complete all tasks assigned by the Warehouse or Hub Manager
• Safely operates all equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.
• Follows start of day and end of day tasks
• Assists Warehouse manager with day-to-day warehouse operations
• Assumes Warehouse Manager’s responsibilities when the warehouse manager is absent
• Assists Warehouse and Hub Manager with day-to-day tasks as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year minimum of previous warehouse supervisory/lead experience desired
• Experience working with furniture preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with heavy furniture
• Reliable attendance
• Attention to detail
• Organized and detailed record keeping
• Previous Forklift Certification/Experience is a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred for this role

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Pushing and Pulling: Ability to push and pull wheeled carts or pallet jacks loaded with merchandise
• Bending, Stooping, and Reaching: Ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead frequently
• Physical Stamina: Demonstrate physical stamina and endurance to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle and manipulate small parts or delicate items with precision
• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when necessary to address urgent operational needs