Warehouse Lead

The Armstrong Company; Knoxville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armstrong Company is seeking a Warehouse Lead to plan, organize, and participate in daily warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, safety, and inventory management.

Responsibilities include receiving, packing, loading, and delivering materials; maintaining warehousing systems and procedures; ensuring OSHA compliance; and collaborating with other departments to提升 efficiency. A leadership role expected on site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in transportation/warehousing is preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of kitting, receiving, inventory control and warehouse operations.
• WMS experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities including root cause analysis.
• Proficient in MS Office and data entry systems.
• Forklift certification preferred, CDL class A preferred, asset management experience optional.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and participate in daily warehouse operations and activities.
• Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store, and deliver materials and equipment.
• Maintain warehousing systems, procedures, and standards for accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure safety and OSHA standards are consistently met.
• Maintain storage area and suggest space optimization improvements.
• Collaborate with departments to improve warehouse efficiency.
• Help implement technology to improve warehouse processes and drive efficiency.
• Schedule and track in-going and outgoing commercial projects.
• Support sales team by tracking projects, pulling shipments, and generating reports.
• Reconcile receiving and delivery reports.
• Lead by example and uphold Armstrong DNA in daily work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Inventory control

Kitting

Receiving

Warehouse operations

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Asset Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Warehouse Lead is to plan, organize, and participate in daily warehouse operations and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and participate in daily warehouse operations and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.
• Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store, and deliver materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Implement and maintain warehousing systems, procedures, and standards to ensure all storage is accounted for and billed with accuracy and timelines.
• Ensure all safety and OSHA standards are being consistently met and adhered to.
• Maintain storage area by organizing floor space and recommending improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to develop strategic plans and procedures to increase the efficiency of warehouse practices.
• Help implement technology to improve overall warehouse processes and drive efficiencies.
• Schedule and track/scan all in-going and outgoing commercial projects.
• Support commercial sales team by tracking warehouse projects, pulling shipments, and preparing reports.
• Reconcile receiving and delivery reports.
• Act in accordance with Armstrong DNA at all times, leading by example for our departments and crews.
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School/GED required.
• Transportation/Warehousing experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of kitting, receiving, inventory control, and general warehouse operations.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills, including root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Suite and data entry systems.
• Forklift Certification preferred, but not required.
• Class A CDL is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Asset Management Systems is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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:

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• This position requires physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work long hours on one’s feet and regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.