Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Mattress Warehouse is looking for qualified and motivated associates to join our leadership team as a Warehouse Lead for our High Point, NC location. Candidates must have a positive attitude, excellent attendance, and outstanding leadership and coaching skills. Primary hours will be on our day shift, approximately 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This position supports the Receiving Supervisor in running the Receiving Shift. Flexibility of hours is occasionally necessary to cover vacations and other unplanned events. Normal hours will be 8 am-4:30 pm Monday – Friday night.

The Position:

Own all functions of the night shipping shift

· Lead, coach, motivate, and manage associates in assigned department.

· Train, guide, and evaluate new warehouse workers

· Enforce company policies.

· Motivate associates to improve productivity.

· Performance-manage low performers.

· Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees' performance.

· Improve associate morale.

· Communicate job expectations and coach employees.

· Partner with other departments and coordinate activities.

· Work with management teams to observe disciplinary issues, attendance, and performance of direct reports.

· Communicate position expectations and train employees.

· Define staffing needs and allocate workload.

· Implement new methods, processes, and improvements.

· Become efficient in STORIS, DISPATCHTRACK, and other programs/software including Microsoft Office.

· Knowledge of conventional management and warehousing fundamentals.

· Hands-on dedication to staff training and championing new ideas.

· Work with leadership team to reduce damages.

· Willingness to work any shift necessary to cover vacations, open positions, volume spikes, etc.

· Determine and track most important warehouse KPIs.

· Ensure efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment.

· Ensure optimal utilization of all space within warehouse.

· Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

· Assist with quarterly inventory.

· Assign and schedule associates accordingly.

· Comply with all safety standards and guidelines (OSHA).

· Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all associates and vendors.

· Develop and recommend improvements in current warehouse procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, safety and lower costs.

· Work extended hours as needed.

· Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training (basic HR duties).

· Other duties as requested.

Requirements:

· Management or supervisory leadership experience a plus.

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

· Knowledge of Material Handling Equipment is a plus.

· Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Experience with MS Excel, Word and Outlook.

· Experience with RF Guns and Inventory management systems.

· Excellent attendance.

· Time management and multi-tasking skills.

· Total ownership of your assigned shift.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Referral program

· Vision insurance

Education:

· High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

· Distribution Operations Occupations: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

· Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person