Warehouse Lead

About the Role

We are looking for a Warehouse Lead to join our Mayer Team in Dothan, AL. 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. This role oversees all warehouse transactions, maintains the branch warehouse environment and equipment, and trains and mentors Warehouse Associates.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and Environmental Health and Safety Rules; address safety concerns immediately
• Receive material from vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify quantity and description against packing lists
• Stock incoming orders on shelves in an orderly manner and report freight damage claims
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse, ensuring correct number and type of product is shipped
• Process shipment paperwork, including verifying merchandise, applying correct postage and labels, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring shipments when necessary
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine
• Load common carrier and company vehicles
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Make deliveries to branches/customers as required
• Perform other job functions within a branch when required, including counter sales and customer support
• Perform other duties as assigned

The ability to competently perform all essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service, integrity, and teamwork are basic requirements.

Requirements

• 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 diploma or GED preferred

Skills

• General knowledge of electrical products a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers
• Ability to handle complex issues and problems
• Ability to lead and train other associates
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Basic computer knowledge

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally – up to 20%
• Walk: Constantly – at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Constantly – at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Constantly – at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Constantly – at least 51%
• Weight and force demands:
  • Up to 10 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%
  • Up to 25 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%
  • Up to 50 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold: Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock: Constantly – at least 51%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment: Constantly – at least 51%
• Travels to offsite locations: Occasionally – up to 20%

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – promotion from within