Warehouse Team Lead

What We Offer:Full-Time Monday–Friday Schedule – Enjoy a consistent schedule and work-life balanceAdjusted Seasonal Schedule – Flexibility available; speak with a recruiter for details**This candidate will switch to our swing shift during peak season**Competitive Pay – Starting at $18/hr (commensurate with experience)Generous Paid Time Off – Earn up to 120 hours of time off in your first year!Paid Holidays – Celebrate and recharge throughout the year.Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage with FSA/HSA options (waiting period applies).️ Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your family.Paid Maternity Leave – Supporting you during life’s milestones.401(k) with Company Match – Immediately vested upon hire to help build your future.Tuition Reimbursement Program – Grow your skills and career on us!Who is Flat River Group?Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Belding, Michigan, Flat River Group, LLC is a leading end-to-end ecommerce partner that works with vendors to take their businesses to the next level by accelerating ecommerce sales growth. We sell a variety of product categories as a 1st Party Seller, including toys, games, pet, sports & outdoor, home and patio, lawn & garden. Flat River Group has experienced incredible growth, and we now have multiple US-based distribution facilities.Your Mission in This RoleWe’re recruiting a Team Lead to help direct and lead tasks and processes related to our distribution center fulfillment. This position is responsible for assisting departmental supervisors and leading others within our distribution center.The ideal candidate will have the ability to multitask, communicate well with internal teams, lead employees, and be willing to learn about Flat River Group processes and procedures. Join our team and be part of a dynamic ecommerce company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative, supportive work environment.What You’ll Get to Do ️Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick, pack, and ship customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring products are properly labeled and securely packaged for safe delivery.Order Fulfillment Management: Oversee the order picking, packing, and shipping processes to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment, meeting or exceeding customer expectations.Packaging and Labeling: Ensure all packages are correctly labeled with shipping details, adhere to the company’s packaging standards, and comply with shipping carrier requirements.Kitting: Consolidating products and orders for mass kitting operations.Receiving and Unloading: Receive incoming shipments, verify contents against purchase orders, and organize items for efficient storage while working in conjunction with the Receiving supervisor and team leads.Warehouse Organization: Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment, making efficient use of space and following safety guidelines.Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with fellow team members, support other departments as needed, and participate in cross-functional projects to optimize warehouse operations.Equipment Maintenance and Usage: Regularly inspect and report any issues with warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanners, and ensure they are well-maintained and safe to operate.Safety & Quality Compliance: Adhere to all safety and quality protocols, guidelines, and company policies to ensure a secure working environment for yourself and your colleagues.Training: Support training of associates in the department as needed.Communication: Effectively communicate with internal teams and provide leadership for those working in the department. Promptly escalate issues and/or concerns to the department supervisor or operations manager.Process Knowledge: Must be well-versed with job duties and work instructions associated with tasks within the department and comfortable performing them.Cross-Functional Exposure: Understand the basic functions of all other departments, including the ability to create individual and pallet labels, proficiently pack products using proper procedures in the pack station program, and the ability to prepare and print orders.One Team: Sometimes, other tasks come up and priorities shift quickly, so it’s crucial that we pull together as a team to perform other related duties as required, even outside of your primary department.Skills That Make You Shine Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlinesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and work under tight deadlinesReliable attendance and adherence to company attendance policiesAbility to work well within a team and drive the completion of tasksGood communication skills, both within the department and interdepartmentallyAbility to problem-solve and think criticallyGeneral computer operating knowledge, with the expectation that you must become proficient with the FRG Portal and WMS system, and Microsoft OfficeAbility to assign tasks to others and follow up with those tasksStrong organizational skills with the ability to multitaskMust be able to achieve successful forklift training and certification after hire into the positionMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance repeatedlyMust be able to lift 50-75 pounds without assistance occasionallyAbility to stand and/or walk for 8-10 hours for 5-6 days/weekAbility to regularly bend, twist, stoop, and reachExperience That Sets You Up for SuccessHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredPrevious experience in fast-paced, high-volume organization in a team lead or equivalent role preferredPrevious forklift operator experience preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr