Fulfillment Lead

College of American Pathologists; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

6 Paid Holidays

401k match

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Store discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

On-demand pay

Referral bonus

Performance bonuses

Merit pay increases

Job summary

Capitol Distributing in Caldwell, Idaho, is seeking a Fulfillment Lead to balance hands-on fulfillment work with leading the warehouse floor. The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and productivity while supporting supervisors and maintaining high service levels.

Ideal candidates bring warehouse experience and leadership ability, with a strong focus on teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement. The job involves varying shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Warehouse distribution experience preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Understanding of warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to balance personal productivity with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to coach employees while maintaining operational performance.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment or become certified on required equipment.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a working lead by performing Fulfillment Clerk duties while maintaining leadership responsibilities.
• Meet or exceed individual productivity and quality expectations.
• Lead by example through consistent performance and professionalism.
• Help maintain efficient workflow throughout assigned areas.
• Monitor workflow with emphasis on the Production team.
• Communicate staffing needs and organizational challenges to Supervisors.
• Assist in balancing labor resources as priorities change during shifts.
• Recognize bottlenecks and help implement solutions to maintain production flow.
• Serve as primary resource for Fulfillment Clerks during daily operations.
• Coach employees on productivity, safety, and quality standards.
• Assist with training and mentoring new team members.
• Promote teamwork and cross‑department collaboration.
• Promote a safety‑first culture and ensure policy compliance.
• Report accidents or unsafe conditions immediately and maintain clean areas.

Skills

High school diploma

Warehouse experience

Leadership experience

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

Productivity vs leadership

Coaching employees

Equipment certification

Attendance & reliability

Flexible schedule

Job description

Pay

$20.00 an hour.

The Fulfillment Lead is a working leader responsible for balancing hands‑on production with leadership on the warehouse floor. This position spends a significant portion of each shift performing Fulfillment Clerk responsibilities while also supporting Supervisors by coordinating workflow, coaching employees, promoting safety, and maintaining productivity throughout the operation.

Fulfillment Leads are expected to lead through action and not title. They set the pace through their own work ethic, professionalism, communication, and commitment to Capitol's Core Values. They recognize operational challenges, help balance labor across the warehouse with an emphasis on the Production team, and ensure employees have the support they need to be successful.

This position is an important step in Capitol's leadership pipeline and is intended to prepare high‑performing employees for future supervisory opportunities.

Schedule

Flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

Leadership Expectations

Every Fulfillment Lead is expected to demonstrate Capitol's Core Values in every interaction.

Lead by Example

• Maintain strong productivity while fulfilling leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude.
• Set the standard for attendance, work ethic, safety, and quality.
• Be willing to step into any task needed to support the operation.

Create a Safe & Positive Work Environment

• Promote safety in every decision.
• Address unsafe conditions immediately.
• Foster teamwork, respect, and open communication.
• Help create a workplace where employees feel supported and valued.

Value Our Employees

• Coach and encourage team members.
• Assist with training and onboarding new employees.
• Recognize strong performance and encourage continuous improvement.
• Treat every employee fairly, consistently, and with respect.

Deliver Excellence

• Hold yourself and others accountable for productivity, quality, and accuracy.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes and eliminate waste.
• Support daily production goals while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Integrity & Honesty

• Communicate openly and respectfully.
• Follow company policies consistently.
• Build trust through fairness, accountability, and ethical decision-making.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as a working lead by performing Fulfillment Clerk duties while maintaining leadership responsibilities.
• Meet or exceed individual productivity and quality expectations.
• Lead by example through consistent performance and professionalism.
• Help maintain efficient workflow throughout assigned areas.

• Monitor workflow throughout the warehouse with an emphasis on the Production team.
• Communicate staffing needs and operational challenges to Supervisors.
• Assist in balancing labor resources as priorities change throughout the shift.
• Recognize bottlenecks early and help implement solutions to maintain production flow.

• Serve as the primary resource for Fulfillment Clerks during daily operations.
• Answer questions, provide direction, and reinforce company expectations.
• Coach employees on productivity, safety, and quality standards.
• Assist with training and mentoring new team members.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration across departments.

• Promote a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Reinforce quality control procedures and FIFO product rotation.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and inspection‑ready work areas.

• Maintain professional communication with Supervisors, Forklift Operators, and team members.
• Communicate changing priorities and operational needs quickly and effectively.
• Escalate concerns that may impact safety, productivity, quality, or customer service.

Skills/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse distribution experience preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Understanding of warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to balance personal productivity with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to coach employees while maintaining operational performance.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment or become certified on required equipment.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

Benefits/Perks

• 15 (120 hours) Days Paid Time Off Annually
• Six Paid Company Holidays Annually
• 4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans
• Medical Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Jacksons & Extra Mile store discounts
• (15% off purchases, $.20 cents off fuel- per gallon)
• Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
• On Demand Pay & Pay‑cards
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Up to $2,000 a year in performance bonuses
• Annual Merit Pay Increases

Working Conditions

Fulfillment Leads may work in Ambient, Refrigerated, or Freezer environments based on operational needs. This role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, lifting, and moving product weighing up to 50 pounds throughout shifts lasting up to 12 hours. Employees may be exposed to varying temperatures, warehouse noise, dust, and cleaning chemicals. Appropriate PPE and cold‑weather gear will be provided as required.

About Capitol

Capitol Distributing is the largest convenience wholesale distributor in Idaho. Since 1983, Capitol has proudly served retailers throughout the Western United States from its 300,000‑square‑foot distribution center in Caldwell, Idaho. At Capitol, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Every shipment we deliver begins with a team committed to safety, teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service. Our Fulfillment Leads play a vital role in creating a culture where employees are engaged, operations run efficiently, and customers receive the quality and service they expect.

Capitol Distributing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. #Zip