Yard/Warehouse Lead

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Lumber & Supply is seeking a Yard/Warehouse Lead to direct a small team and manage daily material flow. You will receive, stock, and count inventory while ensuring safe forklift operation and accurate paperwork. The role emphasizes customer service and maintaining organized bays.

Experience in freight handling and a valid driver’s license are preferred. You will help with deliveries and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4–6 years industry experience / freight handling.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Ability to lead a small team (<10 associates).
• Forklift operation experience and safety.
• Strong communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of warehouse/yard associates and coordinate daily tasks.
• Receive, stock, count, and record inventory and materials.
• Operate forklift safely and move materials as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Monitor and assist with inventory control and paperwork.
• Support deliveries and loading/unloading as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and training.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Customer service

Inventory control

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Basic math

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory Control Systems

Job description

Founded in 1947, Bailey Lumber & Supply offers a broad range of services and specialty building products to both professional builders and do-it-yourselfers, operating six locations, including truss and wall panel manufacturing facilities, in Mississippi.

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.

Bailey, 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.