Warehouse Lead - Motion Solutions

Motion & Flow Control Products Inc; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion & Flow Control Products Inc is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, inventory movement, staging, packing, and shipping in a fast-paced team setting. The role applies practical warehouse knowledge and safety best practices to support daily workflow, may guide less experienced teammates, and operates under established procedures.

Salary is $20-$25 per hour DOE, with on-site work in Washington; tasks include cycle counting, forklift operation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related warehouse experience.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, move, pick, stage, package, and ship products accurately.
• Verify quantities and part numbers against documentation.
• Monitor inventory movement and report discrepancies.
• Prepare shipping paperwork and labeling.
• Operate forklift after certification and training.
• Complete required ERP and paperwork accurately.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Escalate complex issues to supervisor when needed.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reading & interpreting docs

Forklift safety

Tools

Epicor Prophet 21

MS Office

Job description

Oversee and perform daily warehouse activities supporting accurate receiving, inventory movement, staging, packaging, and shipping in a fast-paced team environment. This role completes moderately complex warehouse tasks within established procedures and safety guidelines, uses sound judgment to resolve routine issues, and escalates complex matters as needed.

The Warehouse Lead applies practical warehouse knowledge, equipment proficiency, inventory accuracy, and safety best practices to support daily workflow. This role may guide less experienced team members on standard procedures but does not have formal supervisory responsibility.

Salary: $20 - $25 Hourly | DOE

Primary Duties:

• Receive, store, move, pick, stage, package, and ship products accurately and efficiently in accordance with established procedures.
• Allocate, distribute, pull, and pick product from proper locations, verifying quantities, part numbers, and documentation for accuracy.
• Monitor inventory movement and communicate stock, location, or order discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor or team member.
• Package and stage materials or products for shipment, including shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling, and preparing required shipping documentation.
• Ship products using approved methods, including national carriers, customer vehicles, and internal delivery processes.
• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counting, location updates, item verification, and timely reporting of discrepancies.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing products for visible damage or quality concerns and follow established procedures to prevent damaged products from being received, stored, or shipped.
• Complete required paperwork and system updates accurately and timely, including item location, receiving, shipping, and invoicing-related documentation.
• Operate forklift and other warehouse equipment as needed after completing required safety training and certification.
• Apply knowledge of warehouse tools, equipment, materials, and safety procedures to complete daily assignments independently.
• Identify and resolve common warehouse workflow issues within established guidelines; escape unusual, complex, or high-impact issues to a supervisor.
• Communicate professionally with delivery personnel, customers, supervisors, and team members to support proper flow of orders and products.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Comply with all company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Share knowledge of standard warehouse processes to help ensure work is accurate and completed in accordance with safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in warehouse, logistics, production, or materials handling.
• Detail oriented with solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• The appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities can be achieved through a combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently on routine and moderately complex warehouse assignments while following established procedures and safety requirements.
• Practical problem-solving skills with the ability to identify common issues, take appropriate action within guidelines, and escalation when needed.
• Basic computer skills required, including use of MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook), with a willingness to learn new software programs. Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 a plus.
• Must possess the ability to read and differentiate alpha/numeric characters and be attentive to details.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, shipping/receiving documents, product labels, item locations, and basic technical or inventory information.
• Mechanical background and forklift certification (applicable state certification) are a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The essential functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities:

• Job requires frequent lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Stooping, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, pulling.
• Constantly walking/standing on cement flooring, climbing ladders as needed
• Working conditions involve a fast-paced warehouse/branch environment containing moving equipment, fluctuating temperature, and inventory in various storage arrangements.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance required.

Additional Information:

MFCP Participates in E-Verify

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.

Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background, drug screen, and DMV record review, along with reference checks.

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