Lead Warehouse Associate

Lead Warehouse AssociateDate: Sep 2, 2026 Location: DeSoto, TX, US, 75115 Global Industrial About Global Industrial Global Industrial Company is a leading distributor of high-quality, industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of experience, customers rely on us for our broad portfolio of national and private brands, trusted service, and strong value proposition. We help customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products when they need them—because We Can Supply That™. Why Join Global Industrial At Global Industrial, we're One Team committed to delivering value and empowering our associates to grow. Our culture is built on: Meritocracy & Pay for Performance – Your impact drives your rewards High Say-Do Ratio – We follow through on our commitments Career Growth & Internal Mobility – We invest in your future Collaboration & Accountability – One team delivering real results Make an impact. Be recognized. Grow your career with us. Global Industrial — Delivering Value Starts Here Key Responsibilities Ensure clear communications with other shifts in the warehouse and office personnel as needed. Assist the supervisor with the security and safety of the warehouse, the inventory and our associates. Assist and direct staff in the day to day operation of the warehouse. Allocate, release and assign sales orders to the appropriate staff. Assists the staff in troubleshooting and problem resolution. Handle expedite requests from customer service. Assume day to day operational responsibility in the absence of the supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned. Competencies and skills Work Schedule: 1st Shift. This role generally operates on a 6:00AM to 2:30PM schedule. Must have strong leadership experience, abilities and/or qualities. Must of knowledge of RF pick/pack technology. Minimum of 2 years experience working in a warehouse environment required. Minimum of 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack required. Minimum of 1 year experience utilizing an RF Scanner required. Must be able to stand, walk, pull and bend 100% of the day on a continuous basis. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem resolution and reasoning abilities. Must have strong initiative and self-motivational skills. Must have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Must be capable of utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Explorer and Outlook. Strong initiative and ability to work independently. This position requires regular onsite attendance as an essential function of the job EEO/AA Statement Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.