Warehouse Lead

Bunzl Distribution NA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bunzl Distribution NA is seeking a Warehouse Lead to guide branch warehouse personnel in the Shipping Department. You will supervise order picking, ensure timely shipment, and uphold safety and efficiency standards.

The role requires directing daily activities, enforcing policies, and collaborating across teams to improve productivity. The position emphasizes supervisory responsibilities, hands-on leadership, and high attention to safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years' experience in warehousing required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (60-75 lbs.) with/without accommodation.
• Must be able to work up to 26 feet high with safety equipment.
• Self-starter with ability to multitask.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient using AS400; strong Word and Excel skills.
• Capacity to plan workload and staff assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in timely and accurate assembly of customer orders for shipment.
• Provide a professional environment with fellow team members, other departments and external customers.
• Direct daily activities to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Organize and focus on improving productivity by enhancing processes and staff efficiencies.
• Ensure company policies (operational, safety, administrative) are communicated and enforced.
• Assist Warehouse Manager in evaluating performance variances to identify root causes and corrective action.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Multitasking

Communication skills

Planning workload

Self-starter

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS400

Word

Excel

Job description

WThe Warehouse Lead is responsible for leading and controlling activities of branch warehouse personnel assigned to the Shipping Department. Ensures order selection and related shipping functions are performed in an effective manner. Monitors work processes and environmental conditions to ensure the safety of all employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in the timely and accurate assembly of customer orders, in preparation for shipment
• Provide a professional environment with relation to fellow team members, other department members and external customers.
• Direct the necessary daily activities to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Organize and focus on improved productivity levels in a manner that stresses effectiveness by improving processes as well as the efficiencies of department team members.
• Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced (i.e. operational, safety, administrative, etc.)
• Maximize quality and productivity by understanding the expectations of the company and assisting the Warehouse Manager in evaluating performance variances in order to identify root cause and corrective action.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years' experience in warehousing required; previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (occasionally between 60-75 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation for an entire shift)
• Must be able to work regularly at a height of up to 26 feet above the ground (with provided safety equipment/processes/training)
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multitask
• Possess excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient using the AS400
• Possess strong PC skills in Word and Excel
• Capacity to effectively plan workload and staff assignments

Starting salary: $21-24 per hour based on experience and geographic location.

Get Paid When You Need It!

Access to a portion of your earned wages before payday

Convenient pay card option - no bank account required

Take control of your finances with flexible pay access

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days

Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time

401K with generous company match

Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®.

Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

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