Lead Z-Dock Associate

2 LZB Manufacturing, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Basic Life Insurance

401k with company match (up to 6%)

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Warehouse Lead to guide a team of Warehouse Associates, ensuring efficient dock operations and safeguarding inventory through proper safety practices.

You will schedule work, supervise picking, packing, loading and unloading, and maintain records while supporting security access. The role requires hands-on leadership, training, and collaboration across shifts to meet daily goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 0-2 years of relevant experience, or forklift certification.
• Experience leading a team is preferred and RMS knowledge is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Schedule work within the assigned team and area.
• Create work documents for picking, moving, and shipping merchandise.
• Maintain records and assignment lists of tasks to minimize downtime and ensure accountability.
• Reconcile completed work and process final documents.
• Keep records of work vs. time to create metrics.
• Maintain dock presence and inspect work in progress.
• Lead by example and train staff on proper techniques and safety.
• Unloading, loading, deluxing and minor furniture repair as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Training

RMS

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Forklift Certification

Tools

RMS System

Job description

Job Summary

This role is responsible for leading, motivating, training and supporting a team of Warehouse Associates in a specific or overall area of the warehouse. This person will ensure that the Z-Dock and the Warehouse Associates perform in an efficient manner and that all necessary precautions are taken to protect warehouse contents against loss.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling of work within the assigned team and area.
• Creates work documents for picking, moving, and shipping of merchandise.
• Maintains records and assignment lists of tasks performed throughout the day to minimize down-time and to create a record for accountability.
• Reconciles completed work for administrative completeness and processes final documents in assigned area(s).
• Keeps records of work performed vs. time to create comparative metrics.
• Maintain a constant dock presence inspecting work in progress.
• Works alongside warehouse staff often performing the identical tasks while evaluating and demonstrating proper techniques and disciplines.
• May on any given day perform the tasks of 'other' warehouse areas working in combination with other Leads or Supervision.
• Responsible for unloading, loading, deluxing and minor furniture repair and needed.
• Will have key and security access.
• Will oversee the building at times.
• Responsible for maintaining security and following RDC procedures for security access.
• Maximizes productivity of personnel by proper training of new staff or those that are revealed to need additional training.

SCOPE & IMPACT

Z-Dock may have zero to as many as ten people in this role depending on size and complexity. Sub-areas include the Delivery process, receiving, Inventory/returns/repairs. Buildings may have a stronger delineation depending on the number of people in this role but in almost every case there will be inter-play between assigned areas, especially to support rotating days off or weekends. Each of these people/departments will be assessed by the overall efficiency and minimal negative effects on customer accommodation and inventory.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 0-2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent Forklift Operator Certification Travel Required: None

Preferred Requirements

• Experience of performing at a Leadership level (no matter how small) is preferred and a distinct advantage. The interest and ability to learn and utilize the depth of RMS is mandatory. Furniture repair and delivery

Supervisory Responsibilities

none

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Nearly continuously stand, balance, reach overhead, pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs. Often repetitive hand motion, walking, bending, stooping, listening, talking, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, and operate industry equipment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours

40

Benefits for Employees in the US

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%

Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table.

If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [e-mail] or by calling 734-242-1444.

Come experience the power of comfort in your career! At La-Z-Boy, we believe people are our most important asset. From our manufacturing facilities and Furniture Galleries to our LEED-certified world headquarters, we empower our people to build something amazing every day. If you’re ready to join an industry-leading organization that values passion, innovation, and helping our communities, you’re ready to explore La-Z-Boy. There are chairs that need to be filled at La-Z-Boy. Find out if there’s one for you. La-Z-Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La-Z-Boy in their homes—and more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company. We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.