Warehouse Lead

Z Global Logistics, LLC; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 61,950,672 - 62,523,753; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jazwares is seeking a Warehouse Lead to direct daily warehouse operations, supervise picking, receiving and replenishment, and organize outgoing orders to maintain accuracy.

You will coach staff, enforce safety programs, maintain equipment, and collaborate with management to drive performance across multiple sites, ensuring high standards and efficiency in a dynamic distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years warehouse experience with 0–3 years leadership.
• Forklift certification and current standing is required.
• Able to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of safety compliance and warehouse processes.
• Fluent reading and writing skills; dependable and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily warehouse operations and lead a team.
• Assign daily work and supervise picking, receiving, and replenishment.
• Organize outgoing orders and verify accuracy.
• Identify areas for improvement and update procedures.
• Maintain warehouse equipment and safety programs.
• Maintain visibility on the warehouse floor and coach staff.
• Resolve cross-departmental issues and coordinate with area manager.
• Maintain knowledge of warehouse operations and WMS functions.
• Lead by example; train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Leadership

Multitasking

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Dependable

Knowledge of warehouse best practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Hi Jump (preferred)

Job description

As a Warehouse Lead, you will direct daily warehouse operations and lead a team to ensure all goals and operational objectives are met. In this role, you will assign daily work, supervise picking, receiving, and replenishment, and organize outgoing orders to maintain high accuracy. You will identify areas for operational improvement, update work procedures, maintain warehouse equipment, enforce safety programs, and resolve cross-departmental issues. Maintaining high visibility on the floor, you will lead by example, coach and mentor staff, and work closely with management to drive team performance and overall operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Perform and supervise, picking, receiving, and put away of replenishment, or repack.
• Assign and leads daily work of staff members.
• Review, prioritize, and organize all outgoing orders and verifies order accuracy.
• Responsible for identifying areas of improvement and updating existing work procedures and practices.
• Ensure warehouse equipment is maintained and in proper working order.
• Maintain a high degree of visibility and access to employees on warehouse floor.
• Lead by example, trains, and motivates staff.
• Resolve warehouse-related issues with representatives from other department throughout the company.
• Coordinate with the area manager to address personnel issues and requests.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all warehouse operations and WMS functions.
• Maintain safety programs and all required safety training for assigned warehouse staff; complying with and implementing safety requirements and regulations
• Lead by example: trains, coaches and mentor's staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Manages People: Yes

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 Years of warehouse experience
• 0-3 years of leadership experience
• Forklift Certification required – must be able to maintain a current certification on a standup high-reach, sit down forklift and transporters
• Able to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills; with the ability to effectively communicate with employees throughout all levels of the organization
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, and time-sensitive environment
• Can easily adapt to shifting priorities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of compliance and safety
• Fluent reading and writing skills
• Dependable
• Team oriented
• Quality conscious
• Ability to operate motor vehicles or other large power equipment
• Knowledge of vendor regulations
• Knowledge of warehouse best practices
• Leadership skills; can act as a mentor and coach to employees with the ability to motivate team members
• Strong commitment enforcing excellence and high company standards
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A strong work ethic and ability to perform labor intensive tasks
• Ability to understand the organizations needs and goals, and align self with overall organizational strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of WHS (Hi Jump a plus)

Working Conditions

• Environment: Warehouse
• Extreme Exposures: Works in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold and damp or drafty conditions
• Schedule: Variable schedule; including nights and weekends – occasional overtime may be required
• Physical Requirements:
  • Heavy; Lifting up to 75 lbs: regularly lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs with a pallet jacket
  • Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; must be able to be on feet for majority of shift
  • Frequently grasps, turns, manipulate objects of varying size and weight that require fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
  • Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance
  • Vision requirements include ability to perceive things closely, from a distance, peripherally, depth and ability to adjust and focus – reading and visually verifying information
• Travel Required: Yes – Limited; will be required to travel between multiple worksites based on volume and business needs

What we offer:

The hourly range for this position is $21.62 to 21.82per hour. The base compensation may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook .

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