Warehouse Lead- 2nd Shift

Schaedler Yesco Distribution Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K with company match

FSA & HSA

ESOP

Quarterly bonuses

Disability & life insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

Continuing education

Job summary

Schaedler Yesco Distribution, located in Harrisburg, PA, seeks a Warehouse Lead to supervise shipping, receiving, and inventory control with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service. This onsite role requires hands-on leadership and a commitment to quality outcomes.

You will mentor team members, streamline processes, and ensure accurate order fulfillment. Forklift certification and supervisory experience are preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Maintain safe, efficient operations and high customer service levels.
• Mentor and coach team members to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Performs and directs tasks including picking, packing, staging, and shipping of material
• Communicate expectations to team and maintain organized work areas
• Maintain high customer service levels and monitor productivity
• Assist in hiring and onboarding and provide training to improve performance
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and Work Instructions

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Communication

Problem-solving

Training & mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the Schaedler Yesco Distribution Team!

Why You'll Love Schaedler Yesco Distribution:

At Schaedler Yesco Distribution, we've been illuminating the electrical industry since 1924! As a family- and employee-owned company, we take pride in providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. With 29 locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, we provide comprehensive solutions in lighting, datacomm, automation, and industrial services.

What Sets Us Apart are our Core Values:

• Commitment to Integrity
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Profitability

Where we work hard and go home happy!

Electrifying Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Choose from 2 PPO options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX-coverage kicks in just 60 days after the 1st of the month!
• 401K with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Become a stakeholder in our success!
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off accruing 12 days of PTO during your 1st year.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Location: Harrisburg, PA | Onsite

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, with a 4:00 PM or 7:00 PM start time, continuing until production is completed.

Summary/ Objective:

Performs and leads a variety of tasks in support of warehousing functions which include but are not limited to: shipping, receiving, and wire cutting with a focus on quality, productivity, output and customer service standards.

Essential Functions:

• Performs and directs a variety of tasks including preparing, picking, packing, staging, and shipping of material in a timely and accurate manner
• Communicate expectations to team
• Maintain an organized work area
• Maintain high customer service levels
• Measure and address the effectiveness and productivity of the warehouse team
• Monitor and coach accuracy of work performed by warehouse team
• Resolve problems and answer questions
• May participate in the hiring and onboarding process
• Answer communication regarding your area within 24 hours
• Verify the work done in your area of responsibility is performed correctly and in accordance with existing Work Instructions.
• Improve warehouse work processes through strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the work performed in your area.
• Carry out safety activities to include ensuring compliance with safety policy and ensuring employee training is conducted.
• Provide training and coaching to improve performance

Competencies:

• Hands-on dedication to training team members and championing new ideas
• Efficient supervisory techniques and skills
• A strong background in warehouse operations including, shipping, receiving, delivery and inventory control
• Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft office and Warehouse Management Systems.

Work Environment:

This job operates primarily in warehouse environment. Varying temperatures and moving equipment are present in the warehouse. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Mental Demands:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
• Ability to delegate work when necessary
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability
• Willingness to give and receive constructive criticism
• Ability to analyze workload, multitask and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to make sound decisions and see buy-in from others

Physical Demands:

• the ability to stand, walk for moderately long distances, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, push/pull) weight up to 75lbs unassisted
• The ability to climb a ladder
• The ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack, and various warehousing machinery/tools
• Ability to use a keyboard and type proficiently
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

This position does not include overnight or branch travel.

Certifications:

• Forklift certified or the ability to become Forklift Certified is required

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Prior warehouse lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Other Duties:

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and overtime may be required to meet the demands of the business