Lead Warehouse Specialist

Socket.dev; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Competitive pay

Eight holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan match

Job summary

Standard Heating in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Lead Warehouse Specialist to oversee daily warehouse operations, inventory control and safety compliance. This full-time role requires coordinating workload and ensuring field teams receive equipment and parts promptly.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of warehouse experience with leadership ability, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to obtain DOT certification.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgement, organization & problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service & communication skills.
• 2 years warehouse experience with leading or coordinating workload.
• Ability to work independently, lead collaboratively, & manage competing demands.
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, & ability to obtain DOT certification.
• Ability to use pallet jack, forklift and power tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish & communicate daily work priorities for the department.
• Partner with department manager to address workload, departmental needs & issues.
• Receiving deliveries & equipment & put into stock.
• Operate sit-down forklift, pallet jack, lifts & other powered equipment.
• 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.

Skills

Integrity

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Power tools

Job description

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.

• extensive training


• opportunities for growth


• a fun, ethical work environment


• competitive pay


• eight holidays


• paid time off


• a comprehensive health insurance program


• 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!