Warehouse Lead

Location: 5800 Plummer Road, SW, Ste. 100, Atlanta GA, 30336

Status: Full‑time, Non‑Exempt (Hourly). Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 6:00 am – 3:30 pm.

About the role

The Warehouse Lead role is responsible for overseeing the warehouse team to ensure all processes are completed properly on a daily basis. This includes receiving, put‑away, picking and shipping processes. It is a hands‑on position that works with the team and leads by example, and works closely with the Operations Manager to address any issues within the team or processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accuracy of all inbound shipments; check supplier counts and report discrepancies to carrier and supervisor.
• Maintain shipping records such as returned merchandise, damage, discrepancies, etc.
• Handle merchandise with care and establish rapport with customers, vendors, and delivery drivers.
• Perform operations and safety checks (including battery, brakes & lift controls) on all powered industrial trucks.
• Recommend equipment needs and repairs.
• Verify inventory levels with system cycle counts against physical counts.
• Transport merchandise from daily inbound receipts to appropriate locations.
• Replenish warehouse pick locations to capacity.
• Load outbound carriers.
• Observe and comply with all workplace safety procedures; document unsafe acts, conditions, or accidents.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the warehouse.
• At day’s end, return electric equipment to charging station and prepare equipment for overnight charge.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 3 years of previous warehouse experience; 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self or others.
• Significant inventory control and SKU management exposure.
• Ability to perform light to heavy physical tasks; able to lift 50 lb safely.
• Eclipse Warehouse Management System background a plus.
• Proficient operation of a variety of powered industrial trucks; completion of in‑house forklift & safety program.
• Dependable, reliable, and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.
• Exposure to environmental conditions (e.g., heat/cold; noise and dust).

Work Environment

The majority of the work day is spent in a warehouse environment with moderate noise levels, which may vary depending on specific department projects.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, and walk. Must frequently lift and move up to 50 lb while handling inventory, packages, boxes, pallets, and other warehouse equipment. Vision abilities required include close vision, sound, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity for equipment usage.