Lead Warehouse Associate

WESCO; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

401k plan

Job summary

Wesco is hiring a Team Lead for our warehouse operations in the Macon, GA area. Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, you will supervise associates and support the Supervisor with daily tasks from receiving to shipping.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in warehouse operations, forklift experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds while standing for long periods. We offer training and growth opportunities within a Fortune 250 distributor.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Forklift experience

Problem solving

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Standing for long periods

Basic computer skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

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.

Shift Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

https://www.Wesco.com/careers

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.