Warehouse Lead Associate

PLUMBERS SUPPLY COMPANY; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

401K with company match

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Plumbers Supply Co in Louisville, KY is seeking a Warehouse Lead Associate at our Bishop Lane location to lead a team and coordinate daily order picking. You will supervise, manage inventory, ensure on-time shipping, uphold safety standards, and report to management. Proficiency with warehouse software and equipment like forklifts is required.

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Lead or similar supervisory role in a warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and management.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in using warehouse software and systems.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to physically handle the demands of the job, including lifting up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Supervision: Assign work and provide instructions to warehouse associates, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable.
• Operational Management: Ensure all customer orders are picked, shipped accurately, and within required timeframes.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accuracy in inventory through effective organization and detailed record-keeping.
• Safety and Compliance: Uphold safety standards, ensure the warehouse is accessible and safe for all stakeholders, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve any operational discrepancies and improve processes to prevent future issues.
• Equipment Operation: Operate cherry pickers, forklifts and other material handling equipment as necessary.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keep accurate documentation for all warehouse activities and provide reports to management.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Logistics certification (bonus)

Tools

Warehouse software

Job description

Join Plumbers Supply Co, a family-owned company with over a century of dedication to the plumbing, heating, and piping industry, as a Warehouse Lead Associate at our Bishop Lane location.

THIS IS US: We're committed to operational excellence and providing outstanding service, ensuring efficiency and satisfaction in all warehouse activities.

We value:

• Leadership and accountability in managing warehouse operations.
• Precision and efficiency in handling materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication to optimize warehouse processes.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Your ideal job is: Leading a team in a warehouse setting, overseeing and coordinating daily order picking responsibilities.

You enjoy: Working in a dynamic environment where you can apply your leadership skills and knowledge of warehouse operations to make a tangible impact.

You should stop reading if: You prefer a less active role or cannot multi-task.

WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY BE DOING:

• Leadership and Supervision: Assign work and provide instructions to warehouse associates, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable.
• Operational Management: Ensure all customer orders are picked, shipped accurately, and within required timeframes.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accuracy in inventory through effective organization and detailed record-keeping.
• Safety and Compliance: Uphold safety standards, ensure the warehouse is accessible and safe for all stakeholders, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve any operational discrepancies and improve processes to prevent future issues.
• Equipment Operation: Operate cherry pickers, forklifts and other material handling equipment as necessary.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keep accurate documentation for all warehouse activities and provide reports to management.

OUR MUST HAVES:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Lead or similar supervisory role in a warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and management.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in using warehouse software and systems.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to physically handle the demands of the job, including lifting up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in logistics is a plus.

Plumbers Supply Co offers a competitive salary and benefits package,

• health insurance
• dental and vision insurance
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• robust wellness program
• 401K with company match
• opportunities for advancement