Warehouse Lead

Windy City Wire; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Windy City Wire is seeking a Warehouse Lead to manage daily operations at our Sterling, VA facility. You will oversee receiving, storage, picking, and shipping of materials while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with Excel/Outlook, and experience with warehouse equipment. Candidates should be able to work under pressure and coordinate with the Warehouse Manager and team.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Decent computer proficiency (Excel and Outlook).
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining good customer service.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments.
• Forklift and order picker experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and safety standards.
• Receive and unpack materials; verify against packing lists and PO.
• Inspect materials for quality and quantity; store or deliver as needed.
• Use software and paper documents to pick and process outgoing material.
• Package outgoing material for safe shipment.
• Prepare reports to monitor warehouse operations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; accurate records and inventory control.
• Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks; drive delivery trucks; perform minor maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Math skills

Instruction following

Work under pressure

Independence

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Outlook

RF guns

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Warehouse Lead

Work Location: Sterling VA

Division/Department: Operations

Reports to: Warehouse Manager and Assistant

You must perform routine warehouse duties, including ordering, maintaining, and distributing materials, parts, supplies, tools, and equipment required for the branch’s functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures (which includes hazard and safety standards)
• Receives and unpacks materials, supplies, parts, tools, and equipment; verifies articles received against packing lists and purchase orders.
• Inspects materials, supplies, tools, and equipment received for quality and quantity; stores materials received or delivers to the proper person or stock location
• Uses software and paper documentation to pick and process outgoing material (orders)
• Ability to properly package outgoing material for safe shipment
• Prepares various reports to assist in monitoring and evaluating warehouse operations
• Maintains a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Maintains accurate records, files, and inventory control
• Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, and related equipment; drives delivery trucks; checks, fuels, and performs minor maintenance service on trucks and warehouse equipment
• Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• May cover daily responsibilities of other warehouse staff on an as needed basis to ensure effective daily operations and delivery of services

As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and salespeople
• Decent computer proficiency (Excel and Outlook)
• Basic mathematical principles
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties
• Storekeeping and warehousing methods, types of parts, supplies, tools, equipment, and materials commonly used at the branch
• Must be able to work under pressure, while maintaining a cheerful outlook and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Forklift and order picker experience preferred
• Use RF guns to pick, store, and move product
• Safely operate a variety of warehouse machines and equipment.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions