Warehouse Lead

Franklin Electric; Idaho; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work arrangements

Generous paid time off & holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with matching

On site café & beverage stations

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Franklin Electric in Twin Falls, Idaho is seeking a Warehouse Lead to support daily warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling. The role involves training team members, coordinating workflow, and maintaining safety and productivity standards in a fast-paced environment.

Required are forklift operation skills, strong attention to detail, and experience with warehouse management systems (SAP/ERP preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Verify materials against bills of material, pick lists, work orders, and shipping documentation.
• Perform shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material movement.
• Train and assist team members with warehouse processes and safety procedures.
• Maintain 5S and continuous improvement practices to keep a clean, organized workspace.
• Identify and resolve routine operational issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Team training

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Communication skills

SAP

5S

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.

Department: Sales / Marketing

Location: US - Twin Falls - Idaho

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the warehouse by ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials throughout the facility. This hands‑on role performs shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, and order fulfillment activities while serving as a resource for warehouse team members. The Warehouse Lead assists with workflow coordination, training, and problem‑solving to help achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

Who we want:

• Hard-working winners. Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What you need:

• Ability to safely operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to verify materials against bills of material, pick lists, work orders, and shipping documentation.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material movement.
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes, lift‑assist devices, and other material handling equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using power hand tools.
• Ability to prioritize work and support daily workflow activities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and assist team members with warehouse processes and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and resolve routine operational issues.
• Proficiency with SAP or other warehouse management systems preferred.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment through 5S and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain all vendor platforms (E.I, Avetta and ISN).

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics experience required.
• Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with ERP or similar inventory management systems preferred.
• Previous experience providing training, guidance, or support to team members preferred.
• Experience working with inventory transactions, shipping documentation, and material handling processes preferred.

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one‑on‑one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on‑site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long‑term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs