Warehouse Lead Associate

Imperial Brady; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Paid family leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Imperial Brady in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Warehouse Lead Associate to oversee daily distribution operations and safety leadership within the warehouse.

You will train new selectors, supervise staff, audit loads, and coordinate with the supervisor to cover desk duties, while maintaining safety compliance and cost-saving practices. This role offers strong growth opportunities in a dynamic distribution environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Warehouse Distribution experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Forklift experience (sit-down/stand-up) preferred.
• RF Scanner experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train new selectors on the selection process.
• Train warehouse staff on safety-related issues.
• Audit pallets and work processes.
• Assist with loading, inspecting, and ensuring load quality.
• Collaborate with supervisor to cover the desk when needed.
• Investigate incidents and injuries; document in compliance forms.
• Develop safety reports and cost-saving recommendations.
• Support employees engaged in safety, training, or compliance.

Skills

Warehouse distribution experience

Supervisory experience

Forklift experience

RF scanner experience

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution—delivering Supplies + Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus. #imperialbradyjobs

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Imperial Brady has a Warehouse Lead Associate role available in Knoxville, TN! Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business. If you’re eager for your next opportunity, Imperial Brady is a great place to take that next step.

The Warehouse Lead Associate role requires a strong safety mindset and the ability to set an example for a culture of safety excellence and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The schedule for this position is Sunday night to Thursday night 5:00pm-1:30am.

You Will

• Train new selectors on the selection process
• Train warehouse employees and others regarding safety-related issues
• Audit pallets and work
• Assist with loading, inspecting, and ensuring proper load quality.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to cover the desk when necessary
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries
• Prepare and submit accident-related compliance forms and maintain files
• Develop various safety reports and cost-saving recommendations
• Develop employees engaged in safety, training, and/or compliance processes.

You have

• 3 years of Warehouse Distribution experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Sit-Down and Stand-Up Forklift experience preferred
• RF Scanner experience preferred
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Massachusetts Applicants

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