Lead Warehouse

Dart Container; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance and disability benefits

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a hands‑on Lead Warehouse Associate to energize a high‑volume operation and drive safety, quality, and productivity on every shift.

You will lead by example on the floor, mentor team members, and coordinate dock, shipping, and receiving activities while leveraging SAP for inventory control.

Qualifications

• Lead experience in warehouse setting or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and safety focus.
• Experience with high‑volume operations and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with SAP and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support supervisor; guide team to safety, quality, productivity goals.
• Maintain workflows across dock, shipping, and receiving.
• Coordinate trailer routing, scheduling, sequencing.
• Monitor KPIs and audit floor adherence to processes.
• Identify gaps, resolve issues, escalate when needed.
• Communicate shift updates to keep teams aligned.
• Track inventory using ERP/SAP.
• Lead cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Optimize space and inventory flow (FIFO).
• Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, and transport partners.
• Resolve shipment issues: delays, shortages, documentation errors.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Participate in Lean initiatives and Operational Excellence programs.
• Train and mentor team on SAP systems.
• Foster culture of safety, efficiency, and accountability.

Skills

Lead experience

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Paper converting/packaging

Machinery/mentoring

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Now Hiring: Lead Warehouse Associate

Be the engine that keeps everything moving. Lead from the floor. Drive results.

Are you a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced warehouse environment? We’re looking for a Lead Warehouse Associate who can energize a team, keep operations running smoothly, and help us hit peak performance every shift.

This isn’t a desk job — you’ll spend 85% of your time on the floor , leading by example and making real‑time impact.

Shifts Available

• Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Sunday–Thursday)
• Overnight Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Saturday–Thursday)

What You’ll Do

As our Lead Warehouse Associate, you’ll be the go‑to person for keeping operations organized, efficient, and on track:

Lead Daily Operations

• Support your Supervisor and guide team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Keep workflows running smoothly across dock operations, shipping, and receiving
• Coordinate trailer routing, scheduling, and sequencing

Drive Performance & Accountability

• Monitor KPIs and audit the floor to ensure adherence to processes
• Identify gaps, solve problems, and elevate issues when needed
• Communicate shift updates and challenges to maintain alignment

Manage Inventory Effectively

• Track and manage inventory using ERP/SAP systems
• Lead cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and determine root causes
• Optimize space and ensure proper inventory flow (FIFO)

Collaborate Across Teams

• Work with internal departments, vendors, and transport partners
• Resolve shipment issues such as delays, shortages, and documentation errors
• Maintain accurate records and reporting

Support Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean initiatives and Operational Excellence programs
• Train and mentor team members, especially on SAP systems
• Help foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and accountability

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in a Lead role
• Prior SAP experience
• Experience in a manufacturing or high‑volume warehouse environment
• Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to‑go containers and dinnerware to tamper‑evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family‑owned, family‑focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full‑time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short‑term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/

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