Warehouse Lead - Train, Coordinate & Improve Operations

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc.; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coordinate daily warehousing activities and assist in training and scheduling under the Supervisor/Assistant Operations Manager.

Work hours are 7:00am–3:45pm, Monday through Friday, at a pay rate of $20.50 per hour. You will oversee production, guide associates, and drive process improvements in a fast-growing logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED strongly preferred.
• Powered industrial equipment experience preferred.
• Experience must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft business applications such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and warehouse management systems preferred.
• Ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines. Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English (Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred).
• Must be able to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activity for assigned area, ensuring targets and safety standards are met.
• Provide guidance and direction to associates on day-to-day workflow; assume supervisor responsibilities in their absence.
• Train employees and temporary staff on standard operating procedures.
• Communicate customer concerns and operational issues to direct supervisor/manager in a timely manner.
• Assist with maintaining accurate physical inventories and ensure the warehouse remains neat, secure, and organized.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for assigned operational areas.
• Lead or participate in startup meetings for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Perform warehouse associate duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse operations

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coordinate daily warehousing activities and assist in training and scheduling under the Supervisor/Assistant Operations Manager.

Work hours are 7:00am–3:45pm, Monday through Friday, at a pay rate of $20.50 per hour. You will oversee production, guide associates, and drive process improvements in a fast-growing logistics environment.