Lead Z-Dock Associate- Madison WI

La-Z-Boy Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated in Madison, WI seeks a Warehouse Lead to motivate and support a team of Warehouse Associates. You will schedule work, manage picking/moving/shipping, and maintain records to ensure efficiency and accountability.

The role requires security awareness, occasional furniture repair, and hands-on leadership across dock operations. Responsibilities include training staff, overseeing loading/unloading, and ensuring RDC procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience preferred and a distinct advantage.
• Must learn and utilize RMS extensively.
• Forklift Operator Certification is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule work within the assigned team and area.
• Create work documents for picking, moving, and shipping merchandise.
• Maintain records and assignment lists to minimize downtime and create accountability.
• Inspect work in progress and demonstrate proper techniques with staff.
• Oversee unloading, loading, deluxing and minor furniture repair as needed.
• Maintain security and RDC procedures; manage access and building oversight as needed.
• Train new staff to maximize productivity and ensure safety.

Skills

Leadership

RMS knowledge

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 COMFORTJob 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 equivalentForklift Operator CertificationTravel Required: NonePREFERRED 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 deliverySUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: nonePHYSICAL 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:40Benefits 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-boyIf 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.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.