Yard/Warehouse Lead

US LBM; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM Holdings, LLC seeks a Yard/Warehouse Lead in Florida to direct a small team of warehouse associates, manage receiving, stocking and inventory control, and ensure safe operations. You will supervise daily tasks, coordinate with the supervisor, and maintain product movement with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires forklift operation, attention to safety, and ability to mentor and train teammates while upholding company policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4-6 years industry experience / freight handling required.
• Ability to operate a forklift and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and maintain a positive work environment.
• Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in organizing work space.
• Receive incoming products and stock materials in correct locations.
• Count and record receipt of materials and ensure accurate inventories.
• Support inventory control with counting and organization tasks.
• Lead daily work assignments for a team of up to 10 associates.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory control systems

Forklift operation

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.

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.

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.