Lead Warehouse Associate

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package including medical, d

Dental and vision

Medical reimbursement

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation immediately upon hire

8 holidays per calendar year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking a Lead Warehouse Associate to oversee handling of customer products, including loading and unloading, and to assign work to warehouse staff to meet customer needs. The role emphasizes safety and teamwork across shifts in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires at least two years in a warehouse setting, a high school diploma, and the ability to manage physical tasks. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varied temperatures.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to warehouse personnel and oversee loading, unloading, and labeling of freight.
• Supervise warehouse personnel to ensure timely, accurate operations.
• Complete reports and records in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and report to maintenance.
• Advise staff on care of products and proper use of handling equipment.
• Maintain high-quality customer service and assist colleagues as needed.
• Enforce safety, quality, and productivity procedures and address issues.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient warehouse operations.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree (AA)

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

• Benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts

• HSA with annual employer contribution

• Weekly 401(k) match

• Vacation immediatelyupon hire

• 8 holidays per calendar year

• Personal time after 90 days

• EAP and identity theft protection

• Tuition reimbursement

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

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Summary

The Lead Warehouse Associate will be responsible for overseeing the handling of customer products, including the loading and unloading of product. This leadership role will be responsible for assigning work and work functions to all warehouse associates as necessary to meet the needs of the customer. Following company and site-specific safety policies, and encouraging other associates to do the same, is of great importance to this position.

What You'll Do:

• Assign tasks to warehouse personnel through written and/or oral instruction, including: unloading, outbound staging and loading, verifying and labeling of freight.

• Supervise tasks performed by warehouse personnel.

• Complete reports and records in a timely manner.

• Troubleshoot machine and equipment malfunctions and report them to maintenance personnel.

• Advise associates on care and preservation of product, use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, shipping stock, and related problems.

• Ensure high-quality customer service through assisting associates in warehouse functions when help is needed.

• Take action and speak to associates when proper safety, quality, and productivity procedures are not being followed.

• Work cooperatively and productively with other warehouse associates.

• Adhere to company or site-specific safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.

• Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

What We Need from You:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in a warehouse environment.

• Must be able to perform any physically exerting duties in a warehouse environment, which may be non-air conditioned or heated, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates with the seasons.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Helpful Experience (Not Required)

• Associate's Degree (AA).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Previous leadership experience.

• Experience working with a warehouse management system (WMS).

• Forklift certificate and/or license.

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

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