1st Shift Warehouse Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Established over 70 years ago, Nelsen Corporation, a family-owned business, has grown to become one of the world’s leading OEMs and distributors of residential and commercial water treatment systems and components, and drinking water products. From its headquarters in Medina, Ohio, and additional distribution and manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin, Nelsen serves professional dealers in the United States and worldwide.

Nelsen Corporation is seeking a motivated, positive team member who is driven to succeed as our Warehouse Lead at our Madison, WI warehouse! The Warehouse Lead is a crucial member of the team, acting as a role model and coach to assist with the development and direction of their team. This is a hands-on position in the warehouse.

Work Location, Shift and Hours: Madison, WI; Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM, with opportunity for overtime.

Pay: From $24.50 per hour; pay commensurate with experience and skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Processing Orders

• Understand software system/pick ticket process
  • Know how to research pick tickets, pick & holds, and production tickets
• Ensure order accuracy and proper packing and shipping methods of items for shipment
• Ensure accurate receiving procedures and proper labeling and storage of incoming products and materials
• Understand and work on the Open Order Report daily

Leadership and People Development

• Partner with Regional Operations Manager for daily plan, employee communications, opening and closing of the facility
• Observe and build relationships with each team member to identify strengths and opportunities for development
• Act as primary mentor for training and onboarding new Warehouse Team Members
• Partner with Regional Operations Manager to execute ongoing cross-training plan

Additional Duties as Assigned

• Participate in inventory cycle counts, understand variances and reconciliation process
• Ensure routine housekeeping and maintenance duties are completed
• Order supplies as needed
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, immediately correcting or reporting unsafe conditions
• Other duties as needed per branch location

Qualifications and Competencies

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the team
• Ability to lift, lower and slide 50-70 pounds
• Ability to use small hand tools
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Possess basic computer literacy with keyboard skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous successful performance in Warehouse team member and production roles, required
• 1+ years of Warehouse, Shipping and Safety experience, required
• Forklift experience, preferred