Warehouse Lead

Miura; Rockmart (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Miura in Rockmart, GA is seeking a Warehouse Lead to support the Warehouse Supervisor with daily floor leadership and hands-on coordination of receiving, stocking, picking, and inventory accuracy. You will ensure safe, efficient operations and serve as the first point of contact for floor associates.

You will lead by example in all warehouse activities, assign tasks, monitor workflow, and escalate issues as needed while helping train new staff and maintain a professional, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and material flow.
• Ability to lead and coordinate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with inventory handling, cycle counting, and discrepancy resolution.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to train others and reinforce standard work.
• Crane and Forklift certified (or ability to obtain).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or warehouse systems.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing production priorities.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse lead or senior warehouse associate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day floor lead, coordinating and prioritizing warehouse activities to support production and shipping schedules.
• Lead by example through active participation in receiving, putaway, picking, staging, packing, and material delivery.
• Assign daily tasks to Warehouse Associates as directed and adjust based on operational needs.
• Monitor workflow, labor coverage, and material movement to prevent delays or shortages.
• Ensure paperwork, system transactions, and documentation are accurate and submitted properly.
• Support inventory control efforts including cycle counts, discrepancy research, and corrective actions.
• Identify safety, quality, inventory, or process issues and escalate to the Supervisor.
• Assist in training new employees and reinforcing standard work and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Provide backup coverage for the Warehouse Supervisor when assigned.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to efficiency, accuracy, and material flow.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Training others

Time management

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Warehouse systems

Crane and Forklift certification

Job description

Working Hours:

6 am - 3 pm, but hours can change and some overtime may be required

Purpose of position:

The Warehouse Lead supports the Warehouse Supervisor by providing daily floor leadership and hands‑on coordination of warehouse operations, including receiving, stocking, picking, material movement, and inventory accuracy. This role ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures while serving as the first point of contact for associates on the floor. The Warehouse Lead helps maintain workflow, supports training, and escalates issues to the Supervisor as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as day‑to‑day floor lead, coordinating and prioritizing warehouse activities to support

production and shipping schedules.

• Lead by example through active participation in receiving, putaway, picking, staging, packing, and material delivery.
• Assign daily tasks to Warehouse Associates as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor and adjust based on operational needs.
• Monitor workflow, labor coverage, and material movement to prevent delays or shortages.
• Ensure that all paperwork, system transactions, and documentation are accurate, completed, and submitted properly.
• Support inventory control efforts including cycle counts, discrepancy research, and corrective actions.
• Identify safety, quality, inventory, or process issues and escalates them to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Assist in training new employees and reinforcing standard work and warehouse procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Provide backup coverage for the Warehouse Supervisor when assigned.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to efficiency, accuracy, and material flow.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and respectful work environment.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position):

• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and material flow.
• Ability to lead and coordinate work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with inventory handling, cycle counting, and discrepancy resolution.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and communication skills.
• Ability to train others and reinforce standard work.
• Crane and Forklift certified (or ability to obtain).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or warehouse systems.
• Ability to multi‑task and adapt to changing production priorities.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse lead or senior warehouse associate experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Position requires standing and sitting 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires walking over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires climbing/balancing 1/3 of time.
• Position requires stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires talking over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires lifting up to 25 lbs. 2/3 of time.
• Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. 1/3 of time.
• Position requires driving 2/3 of time.
• Position requires hearing over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires keyboarding 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires close vision and distance vision 2/3 of time.
• Position requires climbing stairs 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires travel within 1 hour of main office under 1/3 of time.
• Position requires working outdoors under 2/3 of time.
• Position requires regular and reliable attendance.
• Position requires English and Grammar usage skills.
• Position requires reading and interpreting instructions over 2/3 of time.