Warehouse Associate Lead

Warehouse Associate Lead

At Gifthealth, we're revolutionizing the way people experience healthcare by simplifying the process of managing prescriptions and health services. Our mission is to provide a seamless, personalized, and efficient healthcare experience for all our customers. We're a dynamic, innovative, and customer-centric company dedicated to making a positive impact on people's lives.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate Lead is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse. This includes managing inventory, maintaining warehouse cleanliness, completing the closing checklists and supporting various logistical tasks. This role involves leading the warehouse team with packouts of product, managing inventory accuracy, managing inbound deliveries, maintaining warehouse organization, and handling product shipments and deliveries. In addition, this role is responsible for ensuring a clean and safe working environment. The role is critical to supporting daily warehouse operations and ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills with the ability to work with a sense of urgency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of warehouse associates to achieve operational goals and ensure efficient workflows.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to new and existing team members, ensuring high levels of productivity and accuracy.
• Monitor and support all functions of the warehouse, including but not limited to, inventory audits, receiving, inspecting, and storing products, preparing orders for shipment and closing checklist.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements such as OSHA, local fire code, FDA, DEA, and Pharmacy board.
• Collaborate with warehouse leadership to ensure inventory stock is sufficient for forecasted orders.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and improve overall operations.
• Ensuring the warehouse is clean and organized daily by managing trash bins, bailing discarded cardboard, organizing stock and ensuring workspaces are free of hazards.
• Lead by example in all areas including the code of conduct, safety and cleanliness of the warehouse, reliability and productivity.
• Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work a schedule to close the day from 12:00pm to 8:00pm daily but flexibility to change as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience is preferred with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of inventory counts and usage.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations for inventory counts, order preparation, and shipping.
• Experience with warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, hand trucks.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and take direction from managers.
• Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety protocols and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or basic inventory software is preferred.

Desired Attributes

• Dependable, safety-oriented, and well-organized.
• Ability to develop and lead employees in an employee-friendly and respectful environment.
• Team player who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Proactive problem solver with strong accountability.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Schedule: Full-time
• Full-time; flexibility may be required for project coordination.
• Meetings: Regular coordination with warehouse and other leadership teams.

Key Essential Functions

• Ability to lift, carry, and move products up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Physical ability to operate equipment and machinery such as pallet jack, hand trucks, cardboard bailer, and forklift (upon training and certification)
• Comfort with working in a warehouse setting, including exposure to various environmental conditions (temperature, noise, etc.).

Employment Classification

Status: Full-time FLSA: Non-Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Gifthealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you do not meet every requirement but still feel you would be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel. Gifthealth reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.