Yard/Warehouse Lead

US LBM; Falmouth (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Cape, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking a Yard/Warehouse Lead to direct the work of warehouse and yard associates who receive, ship, stock, order, and count inventory items. This is a working role that also requires guiding a small team to ensure safe material movement and efficient operations, including forklift use.

The position demands leadership of up to 10 staff, accurate paperwork, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4-6 years industry experience / freight handling required.
• Experience leading a small team is preferred.
• Forklift operation experience required.
• Ability to perform basic math and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and maintain a positive work environment.
• Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in organizing the work area.
• Receive, stock, count, and record materials accurately.
• Stock materials in proper locations and support inventory control.
• Load and unload using forklift and related equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Supervise fewer than 10 associates and coordinate daily tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Math skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory control systems

Smartphone

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Yard/Warehouse Lead directs the work of warehouse and/or yard associates who receive, ship, stock, order, and count inventory items while monitoring quality and completing all appropriate paperwork. This position is a working role but is also responsible for leading a team who oversees the safe movement of materials and finished components in an efficient manner. Does require operating a forklift truck with foot and hand controls for various aspects of job.

Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.00/hour

What you will do

• Operate safely.
• Participate in a positive work environment.
• Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in maintaining an organized work environment.
• May include, emptying trash receptacles, and keeping all bays and staging areas clean and organized.
• Receive incoming products, commodities and materials.
• Provides Excellent Customer Service
• Count and record receipt of materials.
• Stock all material received in appropriate bins or storage locations.
• Assist inventory control in counting and organizing warehouse materials.
• Operate forklift with foot and hand controls.
• May use forklift to build outgoing orders or to load completed orders onto delivery equipment
• Operate facility equipment as necessary (e.g. bander, power tools, various hand tools).
• Monitor inventory as required by location management.
• May have some logistics oversight (or act as backup).
• Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results.
• Serves in a working lead role overseeing fewer than 10 associates, directing daily work assignments and coordinating tasks.
• May operate a company vehicle to transport materials, perform deliveries, transfer inventory between locations, or complete other business-related tasks after completing required training and authorization, in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years industry experience / freight handling required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
• Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
• Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, Inventory Control Systems and other necessary business applications).
• Excellent teamwork & customer relationships
• Demonstration of leadership (all required):
• Mentor new associates
• Willingness to train others
• Safety committee engagement
• Participation in US1 Continuous Improvement Projects

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record may be required based on location and job responsibilities.

Mid-Cape, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.