Lead Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Lead Warehouse Associate

Location: Tampa, FL

Industry: Distribution / Warehouse Operations

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm with overtime as needed

Pay Rate: $22.00–$23.00 per hour

Top Reasons You Want to Work for This Company:

• Competitive pay of $22.00–$23.00 per hour
• Full-time, stable employment
• Opportunity to take on a leadership role within warehouse operations
• Safety-focused work environment
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Team-oriented workplace
• Benefits may be available based on eligibility

Lead Warehouse Associate Responsibilities:

• Lead and support daily warehouse operations while ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Provide direction and guidance to warehouse associates and assist with assigning daily tasks and priorities.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to safely move, load, unload, and organize inventory.
• Receive incoming shipments and verify products against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documents.
• Inspect incoming materials for accuracy, quality, and potential damage.
• Properly store and organize inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Pick, pack, stage, weigh, and label orders for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks while following proper safety procedures.
• Prepare bills of lading, shipping documents, pick tickets, and other required warehouse paperwork.
• Perform inventory counts and assist with maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and communicate issues to management.
• Coordinate the movement and consolidation of warehouse materials to maximize available space.
• Assist with returns by inspecting materials, documenting returned products, and placing inventory in the appropriate location.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse, loading dock, and surrounding work areas.
• Train and assist new warehouse employees on company procedures, safety requirements, equipment operation, and warehouse processes.
• Monitor workflow and assist supervisors with identifying operational issues and improving efficiency.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA-related warehouse safety practices.
• Perform routine inspections of forklifts and warehouse equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assist with other warehouse duties and special projects as assigned by management.

What will you need in this Lead Warehouse Associate position?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of warehouse or distribution experience
• Previous forklift experience required
• Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience operating forklifts safely in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Ability to train, guide, and support other warehouse employees
• Strong understanding of receiving, shipping, picking, packing, loading, and inventory processes
• Ability to read and understand warehouse documents, packing slips, and shipping paperwork
• Basic computer and data-entry skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the shift
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Must pass background screening
• Must pass a drug screening
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to follow safety procedures and company policies

The Smarter Choice in Staffing!

The StaffEx Difference:
StaffEx is a Florida Focused company servicing Central Florida: Brandon, Tampa, Lakeland, St. Pete, Oldsmar, Odessa, Orlando for over 13 years!

Our Staffing professionals are ASA Certified and experts in Ethical practices, Labor Laws both Federal and State, HR Compliance and Risk assessment

StaffEx offers a Robust Safety Readiness program to all employees which includes a Five point hazard evaluation, five interactive safety tutorials, monthly worksite inspection & review, Quarterly safety tool box meetings and accredited safety & compliance Directors

Our mission is to build close relationships with our candidates and clients to understand and help achieve their dreams.

Company Description

The Smarter Choice in Staffing!\r\n\r\nThe StaffEx Difference:\r\nStaffEx is a Florida Focused company servicing Central Florida: Brandon, Tampa, Lakeland, St. Pete, Oldsmar, Odessa, Orlando for over 13 years!\r\n\r\nOur Staffing professionals are ASA Certified and experts in Ethical practices, Labor Laws both Federal and State, HR Compliance and Risk assessment\r\n\r\nStaffEx offers a Robust Safety Readiness program to all employees which includes a Five point hazard evaluation, five interactive safety tutorials, monthly worksite inspection & review, Quarterly safety tool box meetings and accredited safety & compliance Directors\r\n\r\nOur mission is to build close relationships with our candidates and clients to understand and help achieve their dreams.