Senior Warehouse Lead IV — Fast-Paced DC Ops

SanMar-Internal; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

8 Holidays + 1 Family Day

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

SanMar is seeking a Warehouse Associate IV in Ashland, VA to ensure schedules, deadlines and quotas are met by coordinating daily workflow across departments and fulfilling rush orders.

You will unload/load trailers, operate powered lift equipment, and process orders while following safety guidelines and using High Jump and RF systems.

The role requires 4–6 years in warehousing, forklift experience, OSHA-certified lift operator, and willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
• 4-6 years experience in a warehouse environment; loading and unloading trailers.
• 1-3 years experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment
• Complete and maintain SanMar Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and within a team.
• Mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends.

Responsibilities

• Understand internal processing schedules and accurately estimate time to complete the job.
• Communicate daily with leadership and coworkers to ensure efficient workflow through the department.
• Train and coach employees on production guidelines, techniques and safety.
• Unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers, operating powered lift equipment to move product and materials as needed.
• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Generate reports to acquire data as needed to support error resolution functions in the receiving process.
• Support other functions of the Distribution Center as needed, including error resolution, inventory audits, customer service, and invoicing and tagging shipments.
• Responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis. Inspects assigned equipment daily at start of shift.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Verbal & written communication

OS familiarity

Meeting deadlines

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF unit operation

High Jump

Job description

SanMar is seeking a Warehouse Associate IV in Ashland, VA to ensure schedules, deadlines and quotas are met by coordinating daily workflow across departments and fulfilling rush orders.

You will unload/load trailers, operate powered lift equipment, and process orders while following safety guidelines and using High Jump and RF systems.

The role requires 4–6 years in warehousing, forklift experience, OSHA-certified lift operator, and willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends.