Warehouse Team Lead Member

Sterling Kohler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Warehouse Team Member to oversee operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing inventory accuracy, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a small team. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and forklift experience, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement. With a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive workplace. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Health insurance on Day 1

401k plan with company match

Pension Plan

Up to 12 paid holidays annually

Paid Voluntary Time Off (VTO)

Tuition assistance for advanced education

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship.
• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Responsible for accurate inspection and documentation of inbound goods.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Forklift skills

Customer-focused mindset

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Warehouse Team Lead Member

Location: Onsite – Long Island City, NY
Competitive Compensation: Starting at $30.00 - $33.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM (hours may vary). Occasional overtime before the shift starts.

Opportunity
Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? At Kohler Co., we believe in empowering our employees to make a difference. Join our manufacturing team and be part of a culture dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a Lead Warehouse Team Member for the Slab Gallery. This position will be based at our Long Island City, NY location, where we specialize in luxury tiles and slabs. The ideal candidate is experienced in inbound/outbound operations, has strong forklift skills, and is customer-focused with a growth mindset. This hands-on leader will have strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative nature.

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to the daily warehouse/slab gallery operations, including prioritizing shipments, outbound freight carrier documentation, inbound goods receipts and documentation, maintaining inventory accuracy, and assuring compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Practice and ensure all are following required safety regulations. Take corrective action to fix any violations or poor safety conditions and report to management. Maintain accurate documentation on safety training and issues.
• Responsible for accurate inspection, documentation, posting of all inbound goods, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Safely unloading containers of slabs.
• Responsible for the accuracy of outbound customer shipments. Ensure all shipments are packed to company brand standards. Carrier documentation is completed and accurate.
• Ensure the workflow of warehouse operations and proactively avoid bottlenecks while adhering to warehouse lead times for inbound material, outbound shipments, customer samples, and returns.
• Man hour planning, warehouse/slab yard operations schedule, departmental budgets, establishing work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, recommend and implement process changes to drive increased efficiency and utilization.
• Maintain time and procedure records.
• Oversee the training of new employees.
• Evaluate the performance of employees and provide recommendations for promotions or transfers.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

You’ll Love Working Here

• Health insurance on Day 1 with premiums as low as $20 per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance.
• 401k plan with company match and voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance.
• Pension Plan.
• Up to 12 paid holidays annually and up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year.
• Family Planning Benefit.
• Paid Voluntary Time Off (VTO).
• Discounts on Kohler products.
• Tuition assistance for advanced education.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Ready to make a bold impact? Here’s the qualifications we are looking for:

Key Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship.
• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to SAP or similar operating systems.
• Lean manufacturing exposure.
• Experience with leadership responsibilities in a warehousing, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Forklift experience.
• Slab handling or equivalent experience not required but preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• High school diploma preferred.

Relationships & Contacts

Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to the Warehouse Manager - Ann Sacks.
• Supervises a warehouse team of 1-2 employees.

Organization Relationships:

• Frequent contact with company support departments.
• Moderate contact with showroom personnel.
• Occasional contact with Merchandising/Purchasing personnel.

External Business Relationships:

• Frequent contact with freight vendors.
• Occasional contact with product or supply vendors.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 35 - 50 pounds.
• Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
• Reliability: Consistent attendance and work performance.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.