Lead Z-Dock Associate

La-Z-Boy; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated seeks a Warehouse Team Lead to organize and supervise a group of associates in the Z-Dock and related warehouse areas. You will schedule work, ensure efficient operations, and protect inventory against loss with strict adherence to procedures.

The role requires leadership, forklift certification, and ability to train staff to improve productivity, accuracy, and safety standards while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead a team.
• Experience training and coaching warehouse staff to maintain safety and productivity.
• Forklift certification; familiarity with warehouse equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Schedule work for the assigned team and area; prepare picking/moving/shipping documents.
• Maintain dock presence, observe processes, and demonstrate proper techniques.
• Oversee unloading/loading, minor furniture repair, and security access as needed.
• Train staff to maximize productivity and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RMS system

Job description

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you're ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

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 (other duties as assigned):

• 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:

• Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 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

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 b