Warehouse Lead | 2nd Shift

Bunzl Distribution NA; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holid.

401K with generous company match

Job summary

Bunzl Distribution NA in Minnesota is seeking a Warehouse Lead to guide branch warehouse personnel in the Shipping Department. The role centers on order selection, shipping functions, and maintaining safe work processes in daily operations.

You will supervise team members, ensure timely order assembly, uphold company policies, and collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to drive productivity and quality improvements. Strong 1–3 year warehousing experience and AS400/Excel proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years warehousing experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 60-75 lbs occasionally; work up to 26 feet high with safety equipment.
• Proficient with AS400 and MS Excel; strong planning and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent judgment and communication skills; self-starter with good multitasking ability.

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.
• Improve productivity by enhancing processes and department efficiencies.
• Communicate and enforce company policies (operational, safety, administrative).
• Support Warehouse Manager by evaluating performance variances to identify root causes and corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Verbal & written communication

Self-starter

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS400

Excel

Job description

Warehouse Lead | 3:30pm Start Time | $25.50/hour | M-F

The 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 multi task
• 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

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.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities