Warehouse Lead, Inbound

About the role

The Warehouse Lead, Inbound oversees various Inbound tasks ensuring the timely and accurate processing of orders and leads a team of warehouse associates. Key responsibilities include operating warehouse equipment, scheduling and receiving purchase orders, managing inventory, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate various warehouse equipment, including forklifts, cherry pickers, electric pallet jacks, and reach trucks to transport products to and from bins.
• Utilize handheld devices to accurately process inventory transactions.
• Schedule inbound deliveries and add them to the dock time calendar.
• Count inbound deliveries accurately, make adjustments to purchase orders and communicate discrepancies to the appropriate parties involved.
• Maintain precise inventory management by bin moving cases correctly and promptly reporting any discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment by adhering to aisle assignments and performing end-of-shift cleanup to promote workplace safety.
• Work collaboratively with team members across various departments to achieve daily production targets and deadlines.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures when operating equipment and handling materials.
• Participate in all required company and daily safety meetings.
• Take directions from Warehouse Supervisor to maintain and ensure completion of workflow.

Behavior & Communication Expectations

• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, department leaders, and executive leadership.
• Always be approachable and known as a trusted resource for knowledge and guidance.
• Desire to deliver excellence – always looking for the very best product in what we do.
• Living Above the Line – exhibiting ownership, accountability, and responsibility.
• Engaged – ensuring we all care about MBG and the work we do, from the top - down.
• Responsive – we do what we say in a timely manner.
• Respected – as professionals, we are known for accuracy in all we say and do.
• Confident – trust in our ability to be successful and make good decisions.

Competencies

• Action-Oriented – demonstrates a readiness to take on tasks and work efficiently.
• Attention to Detail – ensures accuracy in inventory management, order picking, and shipping processes.
• Customer Focus – understands the importance of timely and accurate order fulfillment for internal and external customers.
• Problem Solving – quickly identifies issues in inventory, equipment, or workflow and implements effective solutions.
• Teamwork – works collaboratively with colleagues to meet shared goals and complete tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of frequently lifting products weighing 1-75 lbs, with occasional lifts up to 100 lbs. Must be able to reach heights of up to 72 inches, and perform constant bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods while operating equipment and retrieving items from lower shelves.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to work in non-temperature-controlled warehouse settings or delivery field environments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and procedures.
• Willingness to work occasional weekend hours.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening for hire and randomly throughout employment.
• This role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Morales Beverages Group Values

- All-In: Being Accountable; If it's to be, it's up to me. - People: Growing and building partnerships within a family dynamic. - Future Thinking: Innovative and disruptive in our approach.