Lead Warehouse Associate: Mentor, Dispatch & Inventory

Vallen Distribution; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Safety shoe and safety glasses

Job summary

Vallen Distribution is seeking a Lead Warehouse Associate to join our Hemlock, MI team. The role focuses on receiving, storing, and dispatching goods while supporting leadership with work delegation and mentoring others.

Responsibilities include training peers, ensuring accurate shipments, and maintaining stock records. A high school diploma with 4+ years in a warehouse setting is required; forklift experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience loading/unloading, picking, packing in a warehouse; forklift/cherry picker preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules, work orders, and manuals.
• Basic computer skills and aptitude to learn warehouse software.

Responsibilities

• Receive, put away, pick, pack, and dispatch goods per orders.
• Load shipments and prepare items for transit; verify accuracy.
• Operate warehouse equipment as needed (forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Assist in inventory counts and data entry of stock levels.
• Follow safety regulations and quality standards.
• Support leadership with task delegation and training.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety minded

Attention to detail

Team player

Reading comprehension

MS-Office

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS-Office

Vista

Control

SX.e

Prophet 21

Job description

Vallen Distribution is seeking a Lead Warehouse Associate to join our Hemlock, MI team. The role focuses on receiving, storing, and dispatching goods while supporting leadership with work delegation and mentoring others.

Responsibilities include training peers, ensuring accurate shipments, and maintaining stock records. A high school diploma with 4+ years in a warehouse setting is required; forklift experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.