Warehouse Lead

Department: Warehouse • Employment Type: Full Time • Location: Sterling Heights • Reporting To: Warehouse Manager

About the role

Slifco Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm serving the Automotive, Heavy Industrial, and Mission Critical sectors. We specialize in both ground-up construction and major renovations, managing electrical packages ranging from small service work to multi-million-dollar installations. We are seeking a dependable, organized, and hands-on Warehouse Lead to oversee the daily operations of our electrical warehouse and lead our Warehouse Associates. This position is responsible for ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are accurately received, organized, labeled, tracked, and staged for projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and supervise the Warehouse Associates.
• Assign daily work priorities and ensure warehouse tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and professional warehouse environment.
• Ensure all electrical materials, tools, and equipment are properly labeled and stored in designated locations.
• Verify materials received against purchase orders and packing slips for quantity and accuracy.
• Process and maintain receiving documentation and other warehouse paperwork.
• Coordinate and manage tool tracking, check-in/check-out procedures, and inventory accountability.
• Ensure project materials are accurately staged and organized for upcoming jobs.
• Verify pallets are assembled, labeled, wrapped, and organized correctly before shipment.
• Inspect outbound deliveries to ensure trucks are loaded accurately, safely, and in the proper sequence for field installation.
• Identify damaged, missing, or incorrect materials and coordinate resolutions.
• Enforce warehouse safety standards and company policies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of warehouse experience in electrical construction or manufacturing.
• Previous experience leading or supervising warehouse personnel.
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with inventory management, tool tracking systems, and warehouse documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret packing slips, purchase orders, shipping documents, and material lists.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Company Paid Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• IRA Including Company Match
• PTO & Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Referral Program

Schedule

Monday through Friday; weekends as needed.