Warehouse Lead

Kids for the Future; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Optional HSA

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Yzer in Michigan is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee day-to-day warehouse and last-mile operations within a pharmaceutical distribution environment.

The role involves supervising a team of associates and drivers, ensuring compliance, and driving on-time order fulfillment while maintaining product integrity and chain-of-custody documentation.

Requirements include 2–4 years of warehouse or logistics experience, preferably in regulated distribution, and WMS experience.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of warehouse or logistics experience; lead or supervisor preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical, or regulated product distribution strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of last-mile delivery processes, routing, and logistics operations.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) i.e. ECourier, Beans etc.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hub Manager in daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee daily warehouse functions including receiving, staging, and dispatching deliveries.
• Coordinate and lead warehouse associates and contracted delivery drivers to ensure efficient last-mile delivery execution.
• Ensure compliance with all customer handling standards, including temperature control, product integrity, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Monitor product accuracy, cycle counts, scanning, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Assign work tasks, provide real-time direction, and support training.
• Conduct daily Stand Ups and enforce company safety standards, SOPs.
• Communicate operational updates or issues to management, including delivery delays, damaged product, or compliance concerns.
• Assist in resolving escalations related to delivery exceptions, customer inquiries, or product discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment at all times.

Skills

Leadership & Team Coordination

Compliance & Regulatory Awareness

Inventory Control & Documentation

Quality Assurance

Time Management & Prioritization

Safety Awareness & SOP Adherence

Tools

ECourier

Beans

Job description

• Base Pay $23.00 - $26.00 / Hour

Description

Yzer is looking to hire a Warehouse Lead to join our Last Mile team, reporting directly to the Hub Manager. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day warehouse and last-mile delivery operations within a pharmaceutical distribution environment. This role ensures all product handling, staging, and dispatching activities meet strict compliance, safety, and quality standards. The Warehouse Lead coordinates a team of associates and drivers, supports inventory accuracy, ensures timely order fulfillment, and maintains proper chain-of-custody procedures for all regulated products.

Hours

40 standard, M-F, 4am - 1pm (with a one hour lunch).

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Hub Manager in managing daily operations, ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee daily warehouse functions including receiving, staging, and dispatching deliveries.
• Coordinate and lead warehouse associates and contracted delivery drivers to ensure efficient last-mile delivery execution.
• Ensure compliance with all customer handling standards, including temperature control, product integrity, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Monitor product accuracy, cycle counts, scanning, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Assign work tasks, provide real-time direction, and support training.
• Conduct daily “Stand Ups” and enforce company safety standards, SOPs.
• Communicate operational updates or issues to management, including delivery delays, damaged product, or compliance concerns.
• Assist in resolving escalations related to delivery exceptions, customer inquiries, or product discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment at all times.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of warehouse or logistics experience; previous lead or supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical, or regulated product distribution strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of last-mile delivery processes, routing, and logistics operations.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems i.e. ECourier, Beans etc.

Skills

• Leadership & team coordination
• Compliance & regulatory awareness (pharmaceutical handling)
• Inventory control & documentation accuracy
• Quality assurance
• Time management & prioritization
• Safety awareness and SOP adherence

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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

• Work is performed in a warehouse setting with regular exposure to varying temperatures.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs. is required throughout the shift.
• May involve operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, or scanning devices.
• Occasional work in outdoor or loading-dock environments during loading and unloading activities.
• Requires the ability to safely and consistently move, and stage, while maintaining product integrity.
• Fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines tied to delivery schedules and customer commitments.
• Must adhere to all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).

Summary

Total Compensation Package

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional HSA.
• Opportunities for Career Growth

Yzer is an equal opportunity employer.Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.Please reach out to [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Is this requisition for a backfill or a new position? New Position