Lead Warehouse Specialist

Standard Heating & Air Conditioning; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Growth opportunities

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement match

Competitive pay

Eight holidays

Strong team culture

Job summary

Standard Heating & Air Conditioning in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Lead Warehouse Specialist to manage daily warehouse operations, coordinate workload, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure field teams have the equipment, parts, and supplies to serve customers. This hands-on, full-time role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving.

The successful candidate will lead by example, operate sit-down forklift and pallet jack, and uphold company safety policies while supporting

Qualifications

• 2 years warehouse experience with demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate workload.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain DOT certification.
• Ability to operate pallet jack, forklift, and other powered equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Establish & communicate daily work priorities for the department.
• Lead workload coordination with the department manager.
• Receive deliveries and stock items.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, lifts, and other powered equipment.
• Provide high level customer service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain inventory records and ensure cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Lifts/equipment operation

Job description

Lead Warehouse Specialist

Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About this position

Description: We have an opening for a Lead Warehouse Specialist. This hands-on, full-time position is ideal for someone who wants to work in an active, collaborative, and professional environment. You will lead the daily operation of Standard Heating's warehouse to include coordinating workload, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring our field teams have the equipment, parts, and supplies to serve our customers. This is a safety-sensitive position.

We offer extensive training, opportunities for growth, a fun, ethical work environment, competitive pay, eight holidays, paid time off, a comprehensive health insurance program, and an amazing match to our retirement plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish & communicate daily work priorities for the department.
• Partner with department manager to address workload, departmental needs & issues as they arise.
• Receiving deliveries & equipment & put into stock.
• Operate sit-down forklift, pallet jack, lifts & other powered equipment to fulfill duties.
• Provide high level customer service to internal customers & external vendors.
• Pull equipment from stock & stage for deliveries & installations.
• Perform physical inventory of products/supplies & maintain related records.
• Model & reinforce company safety policies & safe material-handling practices.
• Ensure departmental cleanliness & order.
• General building & grounds maintenance.
• Equipment cutdown for recycling.
• Occasional driving/deliveries of parts & equipment to/from jobsites or vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgement, organization & problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service & communication skills.
• 2 years previous warehouse experience to include demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate workload of others.
• Ability to work independently, lead collaboratively, & manage competing demands.
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, & ability to obtain DOT certification
• Ability to use common power tools & material handling equipment such as pallet jack & forklift.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

For more than 96 years, Standard Heating has been a trusted name in the Twin Cities. We believe our people are the foundation of our success, which is why we invest in training, development, and a positive workplace culture. If you are seeking an opportunity to work with a talented team, you enjoy solving problems, and want to join a respected local company with a strong reputation and supportive team culture, we would love to hear from you!