Warehouse Lead | Mid-Shift | Winston-Salem, NC

Bunzl Distribution NA; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned wage access

Flexible pay options

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Great benefits

Job summary

Bunzl Distribution NA is seeking a Warehouse Lead to guide and control activities of branch warehouse personnel assigned to the Shipping Department. You will ensure order selection and shipping functions are performed efficiently while monitoring work processes for safety.

Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, improving productivity, enforcing policies, and collaborating with the Warehouse Manager to evaluate performance variances and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in warehousing required; previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 60-75 lbs. and work at heights up to 26 feet with safety equipment.

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 by improving processes and efficiency of department team members.
• Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced.
• Maximize quality and productivity by evaluating performance variances and identifying root causes and corrective actions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Warehouse experience

AS400

Excel

Word

Planning workload

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS400

Excel

Word

Job description

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 multitask
• 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