Warehouse Lead

DeBra-Kuempel Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DeBra-Kuempel Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Lexington, Kentucky. This role serves as the primary contact within the warehouse, responsible for deliveries, organization, and safety compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and 3 years of relevant experience, with forklift operation preferred.

The successful candidate will operate material handling equipment, ensure accurate record-keeping, and collaborate with various teams to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Benefits include health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or materials handling environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to safely lift and move materials up to 75 lbs.
• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery and verification of materials for job sites.
• Operate forklifts and maintain warehouse cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate shipping and delivery records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Warehouse Associate position. This role serves as a primary point of contact within the warehouse, working collaboratively with multiple departments while also operating independently often. The position is responsible for accepting and recording incoming deliveries to the warehouse. This role will work with all employees to ensure materials, equipment, and tools are received and tracked efficiently and accurately. Additionally, this position will assist with shipping duties for outgoing trucks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily delivery, return, loading, unloading, and verification of materials, equipment, and tools for job sites
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse and shipping areas.
• Organize and maintain secure and effective warehouse storage systems for materials, tools, and equipment
• Maintain, inspect, and monitor fuel/propane supplies for company vehicles, forklifts, and other equipment
• Maintain accurate shipping and delivery records, including returns, dunnage, pallets, and damage claims, report discrepancies or issues to supervision.
• Assist with scheduling and tracking delivery hours as needed.
• Oversee daily cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, yard, and dock areas, including trash removal and seasonal snow and ice control.
• Monitor warehouse safety practices, assist with tracking employee safety training, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Secure warehouse buildings, doors, vehicles, and exterior equipment at the end of each workday.
• Perform general clerical, administrative, stocking, and support duties as assigned.
• Work professionally with field crews, supervisors, and office staff
• Perform all other duties as required or assigned to support the success of the role and the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, construction support, or materials handling environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to safely lift and move materials (up to approximately 75 lbs.) and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling procedures, and inventory control.
• Forklift experience preferred; ability to obtain required certifications or permits as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to accurately sort, count, verify, and document materials and shipments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with company standards.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the field work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Benefits

DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees, including health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, company discounts, and more. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible to participate in our voluntary supplemental union benefits program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DeBra-Kuempel is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from veterans, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals from all backgrounds.