Warehouse Lead (Bilingual)

Mayflower Distributing Company; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Lead to join their dynamic team in Mendota Heights. This full-time role involves leading a team of 65-70 employees in a fast-paced warehouse environment, ensuring efficient operations in picking, packing, and shipping. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to motivate a team. With opportunities for overtime and a focus on operational excellence, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a vibrant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations on the warehouse floor.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Dependability

Planning/Organizing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or Relevant Coursework

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Forklift

Pallet Jack

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Mayflower Distributing is a leading distributor of balloons, helium, party supplies and food service products. With distribution centers in Minnesota and California, Mayflower is providing more and more customers with quicker ground shipments and less days in transit, helping all of us to “enjoy the party” sooner!

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00/hr. (Plus OT as required)

Mayflower is seeking an experiencedfull-time Warehouse Leadfor our afternoon shift. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations on the warehouse floor, supporting a team of approximately 65-70 employees engaged in picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and production work. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. The Warehouse Lead is expected to best use resources to aid in the achievement of operational goals and tasks.

Duties/Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely completion of all necessary forms as it relates to production items, such as Building of Materials (BOM) / Work In Progress (WIP).
• Lead and support daily operations for assigned warehouse zones, such as picking, packing, shipping, receiving, production.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to warehouse associates to ensure productivity and quality goals are met.
• Monitor workflow and assign tasks to ensure efficient order fulfillment and timely shipments.
• Serve as key point of contact for resolving employee questions, issues, and concerns on the floor.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and procedures.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Assist with inventory management and cycle counts as needed.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
• Complete documentation and reporting related to shift performance, safety incidents, or operational issues.
• Operate material handling equipment as required (forklift, pallet jack, etc.).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or relevant coursework is a plus.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment, with role.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse procedures including picking, packing, shipping/receiving, and inventory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to motivate, lead, and develop a team.
• Comfortable using warehouse management systems (WMS and ERPs).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Flexibility to work different shifts or overtime as needed.
• Teamwork:Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Problem Solving:Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Quantity:Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; and works quickly and efficiently.
• Quality:Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability:Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Planning/Organizing:Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; and develops realistic action plans.
• Alternate Sit / Stand / Walking
• Stooping
• Climbing Ladders
• Communicating Verbally
• Crouching
• Fine Manipulation (picking)
• Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s)
• Hearing
• Keyboarding
• Lifting / Carrying: up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing / Pulling
• Reaching: at/below shoulder level & overhead
• Ability to operate forklifts or other warehouse equipment (certification preferred).

This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week and frequent overtime.

Wage is commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale

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