Warehouse Inventory Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc. is growing and that means exciting new career opportunities! Join an iconic family of companies known for our strong culture, exceptional team camaraderie, and commitment to professional growth and development.

As a testament to our people and performance, Berger was recently named Allied Van Lines’ 2025 Agent of the Year and earned the American Trucking Associations’ 2026 Moving & Storage Agent of the Year – Service Excellence Award. These honors reflect the dedication of our team and our unwavering focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.

At Berger, our success starts with our people. We are committed to hiring individuals who take pride in their work and are driven to exceed the expectations of our customers and partners. Our ideal candidate connects with our mission—"to help every customer have a positive, memorable experience”—and embodies our core values: “being open, honest, and fair…whatever we do, we do it right and we do it together”.

Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc. is a leading provider of relocation, distribution, and warehousing services. Founded in 1910, Berger has proudly served individuals and businesses for over 110 years. Today, we are one of the largest agents for Allied Van Lines, with a nationwide network of 18 locations across the United States.

At Berger, our top priority is having employees who can live up to the demanding expectations of our customers and markets. We believe our employees, who bring their hard work and dedication each and every day, are the source of our strength and success. Our ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to Berger’s Mission Statement of helping every customer to have a positive, memorable experience, as well as embodying our vision and values. Candidates who connect through positive and respectful interactions, and strive to be open, honest and fair will be at the top of our list.

We are seeking a WAREHOUSE LEAD to join our team in San Leandro, CA! Our Warehouse Lead is responsible for performing standard warehousing duties of loading and unloading orders, stocking inventory, and maintaining the warehouse. Additionally our Warehouse Leads also open products for inspection and make repairs (if needed) to new furniture, line up products, follow issued loading lists, load products into a trailer orderly and safely, as well as keep the warehouse clean and free of debris.

Responsibilities for our Warehouse Lead include but are not limited to:

• Manage the daily functions of receiving HHG’s for storage;
• Perform Warehouse functions (loading and unloading orders, stocking inventory, and maintaining warehouse);
• Monitor house and assign tasks to Warehouse team;
• Utilize Inventory Control System (Windfall);
• Planning, organizing and controlling of warehouse overall operations;
• Responsible for security of stock in warehouse;
• Oversees daily distribution of work assignments and material flow;
• Operates heavy forklift work in compliance with OSHA requirements.

The successful candidate for this position will share the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required);
• Minimum of 1 year of Warehouse experience is required (2 years is preferred);
• Background in distribution and logistics is required;
• Comfortable and experienced using barcode scanning system preferred;
• Forklift certification preferred;
• Furniture handling experience and distribution experience is preferred;
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs., carrying, pushing and/or pulling;
• Fundamental knowledge of inventory control;
• Willingness to implement safety procedures and standards in all warehouse operations;
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with temperature extremes;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and fractions

Physical Requirements for our Warehouse Lead include:

• Stand, walk on non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal (to include fiberglass ramps placed on 30-degree angle);
• Use of finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms;
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, crawl and climb stairs;
• Occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 75 pounds without mechanical aid;
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and accurately read written and computer generated information in English;
• Ability to work in extreme weather environments (both a climate-controlled warehouse and outdoors in all-weather environments and conditions)

Along with the opportunity to be an agent of change and make your own mark at a great company with a unique culture, we can we offer you:

• Competitive Pay;
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits;
• 401K;
• Paid Time Off;
• Employee Discounts with Verizon, Sketchers and more!

Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.