Warehouse Team Lead

Location and Compensation Buffalo, NY – Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP). EDWARDS Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013 Salary Range: $33.78 - $42.23 per hour. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Your role Responsibilities Responsible for following all safety policies while maintaining and promoting safe behavior and a safety‑first attitude throughout the product company. Conducts annual performance reviews for the team. Approves timecards for team in the time‑keeping system. Provides leadership and mentors the team to promote a positive morale and attitude. Maintains a good working relationship with department colleagues and the supporting departments. Promotes the level of quality expected from our customers, both internal and external, working closely with the Quality group. Maintains and supports established warehousing systems and assists in continuous process improvements. Provides and supports training for warehouse employees. Assists in the coordination of freight services, satisfying all customer requirements. Ensures all system transactions are timely and accurate. Other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. Minimum High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 5 years of experience in distribution and warehousing, with 3 to 5 years of team‑leader experience. Solid experience with computerized ERP programs – SAP experience beneficial. Demonstrated skill and achievement in implementing Lean practices in an operations environment. Strong communication skills. Forklift certification preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. No sponsorship of employment visas will be provided. Physical Demands This role involves frequent manual handling and movement in variable environments, requiring sustained physical effort. Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (74% of the time). Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, positions, or removes objects, often requiring exertion of force (up to 50 pounds or more for bags or drums). Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position or traverses distances continually (23% of the time for standing) or frequently. Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending, twisting, or stretching about half the time (45%). Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (45% of the time). Other Environmental Factors: Frequently exposed to extreme temperatures, weather, contaminants, or noise; wears protective equipment (e.g., gloves, safety shoes) daily (80% of the time). Benefits Annual Variable Compensation Bonus Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Paid Vacation Paid Sick Time Paid Floating Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Training and Development Parental Leave Disability Benefits Life and AD&D Insurance Equal Opportunity Employer Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. We affirm practices to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in civil rights by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law. #J-18808-Ljbffr