Lead Associate - Operations

CSS; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Insurance options

401k

Discounts

Job summary

Wesco is hiring a Warehouse Team Lead at our distribution facility in Reno. You will assist the Supervisor with directing daily work, while handling receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and wire cutting. This role blends hands-on warehouse duties with supervisory responsibilities.

We offer growth opportunities, training, and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll play a key role in safety, efficiency, and cost control in a Fortune 250 logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years warehouse operations experience required.
• 1–2 years as a Senior Warehouse Associate or similar preferred.
• Forklift experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervisory responsibilities when assigned.
• Monitor workflow metrics and coordinate reporting to and from management.
• Perform daily safety walks and communicate findings to Supervisors.
• Review complex shipments and staged goods prior to shipping for quality.
• Update monthly fuel service charges and shipping cost documents.

Skills

Problem solving

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Standing for long periods

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years warehouse operations experience

1–2 years Senior Warehouse Associate or similar

Forklift experience

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a highly motivated warehouse worker as a Team Lead at our distribution facility. We will teach you about distribution and supply chain techniques valued by Fortune 250 companies around the globe. We are Wesco. We enable the connected world – you help turn on the lights.

Why You’ll Love Wesco

When you join Wesco, you become part of a global leader in business‑to‑business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions. With our best‑in‑class product and services portfolio and our massive scale, there are endless opportunities for you to build your career with us.

A Day in The Life of a Lead Associate

As a Lead Associate in Operations, you will be responsible for assisting the Supervisor in directing the work of other associates and job assignments. You will also be responsible for receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and wire cutting.

• Perform supervisory responsibilities when assigned
• Monitor workflow metrics and coordinate reporting to and from management
• Perform daily safety walks and communicate findings to Supervisors
• Review complex shipments and staged goods prior to shipping for quality
• Update monthly fuel service charges and shipping cost documents

What’s in it for You

• Wesco is not just a job, but a company where you can learn, develop, and build your career! In addition to training and development opportunities we offer educational assistance so you can pursue your passions
• A benefits package designed with your total well‑being in mind including generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance options for you and your family, 401k, and more
• National discounts on commonly used items (computers, appliances, services, etc.)
• Benefits may vary by location and union environment

Education & Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required
• 3 years of warehouse operations experience required
• 1-2 years of experience as a Senior Warehouse Associate or similar
• Forklift experience

Skills & Requirements

• Basic problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods
• Basic computer skills preferred

Are You Ready to Launch Your Career with Wesco?

Founded in 1922, Wesco has grown and transformed into an industry‑leading Fortune 250 supply chain solutions company. Join us as we build, connect, power, and protect the world.