Warehouse Operations Lead

Warehouse Operations Lead

API International is a family business that was established in Portland, Oregon in 1979. We are a manufacturer and engineering solutions provider that specializes in flanges, expansion joints, valves, other pipe fittings, and custom-fabricated parts for the Agriculture, Exhaust, HVAC, and Water Works markets.

At API International, we offer a generous benefit package, including:

• Employer-paid health, vision, dental insurance, and long-term disability.
• 80 hours of PTO and 152 hours after the first year (prorated).
• 8 paid holidays (including your birthday).
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.

The Warehouse Operations Lead is responsible for day-to-day warehouse operations, inventory control, and material handling while enforcing company packaging and handling standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining an organized, efficient, and well-controlled warehouse environment and serves as the backup to the Warehouse & Facility Supervisor. The position also provides QC support and acts as a liaison with Quality and Engineering headquarters.

A typical day:

• Oversee daily warehouse organization, including racks, storage locations, and material flow.
• Unload incoming shipments and ensure proper receiving, labeling, and storage.
• Maintain accurate physical inventory counts and support cycle counts.
• Manage supply levels and communicate material needs proactively.
• Enforce packaging, handling, and storage standards per company requirements.
• Receive, inspect, validate, and document inbound shipments.
• Verify quantities and part numbers against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Report and coordinate discrepancies with Purchasing and Quality as needed.
• Perform basic QC checks per established procedures.
• Support Quality and Engineering headquarters with inspections, documentation, and material feedback.
• Act as a point of contact between the warehouse and Quality/Engineering teams.
• Receive and process incoming RMAs and Flips within standard timelines.
• Serve as backup to the Warehouse & Facility Supervisor as needed.
• Support training of warehouse staff on standards and processes.
• Promote safety, organization, and continuous improvement within the warehouse.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

The ideal candidate requires the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years in a warehouse supervisory and/or warehouse assistant supervisory role.
• Thorough knowledge of warehousing and material handling, such as packaging, sorting, and basic inspections.
• Knowledge of required inspection equipment (checking fixtures).
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely and competently (i.e., pallet jacks, stackers, forklifts, stretch-wrap equipment, etc.).