Warehouse Lead, FT - Orlando, FL - $17.50

Immediate opening. Full-time, regular position based in Florida.

About the role

Under the supervision of a warehouse supervisor or branch manager, you will direct a small team of associates in one or more functional areas of the facility (e.g., Case Production, Table Production, UPS, Fair Finishing, 2nd shift).

Responsibilities

• Assist with new-hire orientation and train associates on all Product Coordinator – Level I, II, and III functions.
• Train, coach, mentor, and motivate the warehouse team.
• Serve as designated branch trainer for all new processes and procedures.
• Assist in planning and presenting branch or departmental daily start-up meetings.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for Labor Data Collection; ensure associate Labor Data Cards are completed timely and accurately.
• Assist in planning and coordinating daily Wave production planning.
• Lead Special Projects as needed.
• Drive continuous process improvement for all warehouse functions.
• Perform basic supervisory tasks (excluding formal performance management) in the temporary absence of the warehouse supervisor.
• Monitor warehouse supplies and equipment; notify supervisor or manager when supplies are low or reorders are necessary.
• Ensure all warehouse equipment and tools are properly utilized to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety; report any unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or injury immediately.
• Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing/pulling display cases.
• Accurately and timely complete Labor Data Collection Cards according to company standards.
• May operate motorized pallet jacks upon successful completion of the SBF power equipment training program.
• Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.
• Comply with drug and alcohol-free policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (e.g., ordering replenishment) with minimal errors.
• Strong team player with the ability to get along with co-workers.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read documents in English (e.g., safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals).
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct other employees.
• Forklift experience is a plus (if certified, must be at least 18 years of age).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs occasionally on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 30 lbs to a height of 70” occasionally on a daily basis.
• Must be able to push wheeled cases weighing in excess of 300 lbs, with an initial force of up to 50 lbs and a sustained force of up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, reach above and below the shoulders, squat, bend, and kneel as necessary to perform the job.
• Must be able to tolerate work in a non-air conditioned environment.
• Must be able to accurately follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

$17.50 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.