Lead Warehouse - Watervliet, MI

WECO Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Wilbur‑Ellis Company LLC is seeking a Lead Warehouse Representative in Michigan to manage inventory, oversee yard operations, and ensure safe, compliant warehouse work. You will lead drivers and warehouse staff, maintain records, and implement efficient processes using WMS and MS Office tools.

The role emphasizes team leadership, safety training, and cross‑functional collaboration, with compensation based on experience and benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse leadership experience
• Able to operate forklift and other handling equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide support to drivers and warehouse personnel
• Oversee the efficient operation of the yard, warehouse, and all vehicles
• Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring no product leaves or enters the warehouse without the necessary paperwork
• Provide additional oversight to the maintenance of equipment
• Determine storage location for products
• Complete Hazardous Material shipping papers and train drivers and warehouse workers about transportation rules and regulations
• Meet and complete all regulatory safety and training requirements
• Ensure that all parts are in stock and maintain proper parts inventory
• Organize and maintain safety training and records
• Build influence across teams, advising on financial and operational matters while fostering clear communication to support organizational goals

Skills

Leadership

Forklift driving

Inventory control

Data analysis

MS Office

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Role Overview:

A Lead Warehouse Representative is responsible for management of inventory, order processing, and safety including warehouse duties such as stocking and retrieving items, driving forklift, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

What You’ll Do in this Role:

• Provide support to drivers and warehouse personnel.
• Oversee the efficient operation of the yard, warehouse, and all vehicles.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring no product leaves or enters the warehouse without the necessary paperwork.
• Provide additional oversight to the maintenance of equipment.
• Determine storage location for products.
• Complete Hazardous Material shipping papers and train drivers and warehouse workers about transportation rules and regulations.
• Meet and complete all regulatory safety and training requirements.
• Ensure that all parts are in stock and maintain proper parts inventory.
• Organize and maintain safety training and records.
• Build influence across teams, advising on financial and operational matters while fostering clear communication to support organizational goals.

What You Bring to the Role:

• 3+ years of experience and at least 18 years old
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience as a forklift driver (certification will be offered on the job)
• Expertise in operating material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, and pallet jack
• Proficient with computers utilizing Microsoft Windows, Windows applications
• High school diploma or equivalent

Your Digital & Technology Capabilities:

• Comfort using warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking tools to maintain accurate records
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and digital platforms (e.g., Teams) for communication, reporting, and coordination
• Experience leveraging data (inventory levels, shipments, usage trends) to support decision making and improve efficiency
• Willingness to adopt new technologies, including automation tools and AI-assisted solutions (e.g., Copilot) to streamline workflows
• Familiarity with digital safety tracking, compliance systems, and electronic documentation for regulatory requirements

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to influence stakeholders
• You have strong leadership skills to effectively lead the warehouse team
• Handles complex and nuanced assignments that require advanced skills, independent judgment, and critical thinking to achieve successful outcomes.
• You have strong English oral and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits: The base compensation for this position ranges from $20.82 to $27.75 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/ #PO2025 Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility. Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer. Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia‑Pacific. Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people. Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Join a team where YOU matter: Your unique experience, your values, your ideas, your goals, your contributions, your wellbeing, your family, your future, your community, your career and your growth.

Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work‑life balance and more.

Purpose & Values:

Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur‑Ellis employee makes a real difference.

Talent Development:

When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.

A Culture That Cares:

We are one of the largest family‑owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close‑knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.