Lead - Afternoon Shift

GXO Warehouse Company, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Warehouse Company, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily operations, guide a team, and ensure efficient inventory control and order accuracy. The role emphasizes coaching staff, adhering to safety standards, and maintaining clear documentation.

Qualifications include 2 years in a warehouse setting and experience with WMS and handheld scanners. A flexible schedule, including possible overtime, is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and handheld scanners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational processes to maintain correct inventory levels and ensure orders are completed on time.
• Review workload and assign tasks to employees.
• Train and coach warehouse staff and provide developmental opportunities; suggest performance improvement actions as needed.
• Utilize warehouse management system and maintain necessary work documents.
• Establish and promote exceptional customer service.
• Enforce company policies and safety procedures to ensure compliance.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and provide backup to management.

Job description

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Afternoon Shift, Monday - Friday, 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM

As the Lead, you will oversee your assigned team and area in the warehouse to ensure our operations continue to run smoothly. Become a part of GXO, and you'll have a starring role in helping us provide exceptional daily solutions for our customers.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Oversee operational processes to ensure correct inventory levels are maintained and orders are completed accurately and on time
• Review workload and assign tasks to employees
• Properly train and coach the warehouse team and provide positive developmental opportunities; recommend performance improvement actions as needed
• Correctly utilize warehouse management system and maintain appropriate work documents
• Establish, maintain and promote exceptional customer service
• Correctly interpret and enforce company policies and safety procedures to ensure compliance
• Safely operate various equipment and tools
• Provide support and backup to warehouse management
  

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you'll need:

• 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and handheld scanners

It'd be great if you also have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends
• 1 year of experience as a supervisor
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

This job requires the ability to:

• Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally
• Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments
  

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO’s candidate privacy statement here.