Warehouse Lead

About the role

We are looking for a Lead Warehouse to join our Gexpro team located in Menomonee Falls, WI! Summary: The Warehouse Lead is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. Responsible for all warehouse transactions, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of the branch warehouse environment and equipment. Responsible for training and mentoring Warehouse Associates.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and immediately addresses safety concerns
• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verifies the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Keep incoming orders stocked on shelves orderly and in designated area and report freight damage claims
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse and ensure that the correct number and type of product is being shipped
• Process paperwork regarding shipments including but not limited to verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct postage tape and label, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring the shipment when necessary
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required
• Load common carrier and company vehicles
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile any discrepancies
• Make deliveries to branches/customers as required
• May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales and customer support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse or related experience preferred
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred
• If required to make deliveries:
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of the Motor Vehicle Record
  • Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire
  • Must not have had a suspended driver's license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years
  • Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 years
• High School or GED - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities