Warehouse Lead

GF; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401(k) option

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Life insurance

Casual environment

Team-oriented culture

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

General Fasteners Company in Portage, MI is hiring a full-time Warehouse Lead. The role involves managing receiving, picking, packing, and shipping while maintaining inventory accuracy in a safe, organized warehouse.

The ideal candidate works well independently or in a team and supports the Warehouse Supervisor with daily activities. Experience with MS Office, Epicor, and WMS is preferred, and the position offers a stable local opportunity with potential for career growth and competitive

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with Epicor and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Familiarity with customer web portals is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize resources and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Receive, pick, pack, and ship products; maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and oversee materials handling and disposition.
• Inspect warehouse and equipment; coordinate repairs or replacements.
• Direct salvage of damaged or unusable material and coordinate with branches.
• Train and develop team members, ensuring procedures are followed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Epicor

Warehouse Systems

Customer portals

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Tools

None

Job description

General Fasteners Company located in Portage, MI is looking to hire a full-time Warehouse Lead. Would you like to join a stable and growing local company where there is potential for career growth? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive starting wage, and we also offer great benefits and perks, such as 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) option, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, a down-to-earth casual environment, and a positive team-oriented culture. Our full-time employees also have access to medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WAREHOUSE LEAD

This position is responsible for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping products, as well as maintaining inventory accuracy and a safe, organized warehouse. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Essential Functions

• Partner with the Warehouse Supervisor to establish and maintain operational procedures for warehouse activities
• Support the Warehouse Supervisor with day-to-day warehouse activities, including cycle counting, receiving, picking, and shipping
• Monitor inventory levels and oversee the handling and disposition of materials
• Inspect the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment, and prepare work orders for repairs or requisitions for equipment replacement as needed
• Assist in directing the salvage of damaged or unusable material
• Confer with the Warehouse Supervisor, Branch Manager, and other departments to ensure coordination of warehouse activities
• Participate in planning for warehouse personnel safety
• Help develop the team by identifying employee training needs and providing clear instruction to ensure procedures are followed
• Document disciplinary actions when necessary
• WORK SCHEDULE - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING** This position works a set schedule of Saturday through Tuesday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. This is a first shift opening, and the schedule is fixed to meet consistent customer service needs — there is no flexibility to adjust these days or hours. Please apply only if you are able to reliably commit to this schedule

Qualifications For a Warehouse Associate

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Experience with Epicor
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems
• Experience with customer web portals
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused attitude with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels and build positive working relationships
• Ability to organize resources, establish priorities, and manage multiple deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-directed with a high level of personal organization and drive
• Flexible and adaptable to changing job requirements
• Working knowledge of all warehouse processes, with the ability to perform them as needed
• Ability to be trained to operate powered industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, and the general public

This job operates in a warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to inside ambient temperatures. Noise level may be high when operating powered industrial equipment. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment to prevent injury to self and/or others.

About General Fasteners Company

Founded in 1952, General Fasteners Company is a full-service distributor of Fasteners and Assembly Components. We excel at providing great products, superior customer service, customized Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, product testing, and engineering solutions for our valued customers. Our company culture plays a large part in our success. With 11 locations in North America, General Fasteners Company continues to provide these services to numerous companies throughout North America.

General Fasteners Company continues to find new and innovative ways to service our customers as we carry on the traditional values on which our company was founded. After 70 years, we continue to be a privately held Michigan corporation dedicated to helping our customers reach their strategic goals through inventory solutions.

We believe that happy, talented employees add value to our company. We do our best to hire friendly, down-to-earth people who make good team members. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.