Warehouse Worker Lead - James Madison University

Warehouse Worker Lead - James Madison University

The Warehouse Lead Worker is responsible for receiving and processing incoming stock/product, preparing and completing orders for delivery or pickup, and performing inventory and quality controls. May be responsible for oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the warehouse operation. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $20.30. Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for receiving products and merchandise, checking for quality and damage to items, and the proper storage of the delivered products and merchandise
• Performs transfers of products and/or merchandise to and from the warehouse
• Processes requests for supplies, prepares merchandise for delivery, and prepares packages for shipping according to established procedures
• Schedules and assigns daily work assignments to a team and oversees the completion of tasks
• Operates equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Performs physical inventory as needed
• Ensures security of company assets

Qualifications:

• Requires previous warehouse experience
• Experience in a supervisor or related role preferred
• Requires the ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Requires the ability to follow basic safety procedures and precautions due to physical risks
• Requires basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking & standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).