Lead Warehouse Attendant

Community Coffee; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Coffee is seeking a Lead Warehouse Attendant to support daily warehouse operations and oversee inventory control, shipping, and receiving. You will provide informal training and guidance while ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency across activities.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning order auditing, stock management, and coordinating outbound shipments. A strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; aptitude test may be used in lieu.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant warehouse experience.
• Ability to read safety manuals and procedures.
• Forklift, hoist, and hand/power tool operation skills.
• Familiar with CFR 110, cGMP, and AIB food safety standards.
• SAP or WMS experience preferred.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Internal: Experience with Community Coffee may fulfill this requirement at discretion of hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily warehouse tasks and workflow management.
• Support layout planning based on turnover, size, and weight.
• Analyze inventory records for slow-moving or excess stock.
• Review documents for accuracy and stock level adequacy.
• Schedule and support periodic inventories.
• Investigate discrepancies and trace item history.
• Provide on-the-job guidance and informal training.
• Coordinate outbound shipments for timely delivery.
• Contribute ideas to improve procedures and efficiency.
• May oversee daily shipping/receiving and forklift operations.
• May manage WMS picking and put-away strategies.
• May handle receipt of purchased goods and related paperwork.
• Lead daily safety and operational huddles.
• Perform core warehouse duties (loading, auditing, stacking, counts, forklifts).
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Team guidance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Travel Required: limited to no travel required

Why Join Community Coffee?

At Community Coffee, every cup tells a story. As America’s #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand, we blend cherished traditions with innovative thinking to create a dynamic, fast-paced environment that’s as energizing as our coffee. Here, you’ll thrive in a setting that challenges you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day. Join our family and transform your passion for coffee into a rewarding career—where every day is an opportunity to craft exceptional experiences and build lasting connections.

Position Overview

The Lead Warehouse Attendant supports daily warehouse operations while also performing the full scope of duties typical of a Warehouse Attendant. In this role, they contribute to inventory control, shipping and receiving, and warehouse organization. They also provide informal guidance to team members and help ensure operational efficiency, accuracy, and safety across warehouse activities. Their work directly supports the company’s ability to deliver great-tasting Community Coffee to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the supervisor with warehouse operational tasks, helping manage daily activities and workflows.
• Assists with warehouse layout planning, factoring in item turnover, size, and weight.
• Analyzes inventory records to identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess stock and recommends corrective actions.
• Reviews documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures; verifies adequacy of stock levels.
• Schedules and support the execution of special and periodic inventories.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and traces item history, recommending solutions to management.
• Provides on-the-job support, guidance, and informal training to other Warehouse Attendants.
• Coordinates outbound shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery to customers.
• Contributes input on work procedures and schedules to improve warehouse efficiency.
• May oversee daily shipping and receiving activities, depending on the location, and ensure load boards are executed in a timely manner.
• May manage warehouse organization based on WMS (Warehouse Management System) picking and put-away strategies.
• May manage receipt of purchased goods, verifying quantities and quality, and completing related paperwork and system transactions.
• May lead daily team meetings to share safety updates and operational information.
• Performs all core warehouse duties, including loading and unloading, order auditing, stacking products, conducting inventory counts, and operating forklifts or pallet jacks.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as necessary

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; passing score on an aptitude test required in lieu of diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, manuals, and related documentation.
• Skilled in operating forklifts, hoists, and hand/power tools; knowledge of industrial and mechanical terminology.
• Familiar with CFR 110, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and AIB food safety standards.
• SAP or WMS experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
• Internal Only: Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources