Warehouse Team Lead (Client Opening)
Warehouse Team Lead (Client Opening)
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Job Description
Warehouse Team Lead (Distribution Center)
For the hands-on warehouse wizard who keeps orders and operations flowing
Rehmann is assisting our client Safety Services in the search for a Warehouse Team Lead
Company Info
Safety Services Inc. is a Kalamazoo-based wholesale distributor of personal protective equipment and supplies across health environmental and emergency response sectors. Founded in 1948 weve been keeping workers safe for over 70 years. We are a family-owned and operated organization with a family feel and a big vision for our future. We are looking for a qualified Warehouse Team Lead to help take our organization to the next level.
Who You Are
You lead from the floor not a desk. Youre the first to roll a pallet jack and the first to run a pre-shift huddle. You see the whole picturepeople safety quality and flowand you make smart calls under pressure. Youre consistent fair and you communicate clearly. You follow up follow through and never cut corners on safety or delivering on our promise to our customers.
What Youll Do (your impact every day)
Lead the Shift
- Run pre-shift huddles with clear goals safety topics and cutoffs; assign labor by wave and skill.
- Open/close the DC as needed (alarm doors equipment checks end-of-day walk-through).
- Print sort and prioritize workflow; ensure pick waves are complete by carrier cutoff; stage will-call.
Order Fulfillment & Shipping
- Assist in pulling orders and processing parcels/LTL with accurate labels and paperwork.
- Route truck runs assist with palletizing and load plans; verify securement before departure.
- Support showroom/walk-in counter sales: take orders pull load and provide a friendly handoff.
Receiving & Put-Away
- Assist with receiving (including FedEx/UPS) verify counts/condition and book outbound freight.
- Support dock-to-stock speed on A-items; maintain clean bin locations labels and rotation (FIFO).
Inventory Control
- Support cycle counts annual physical inventory; investigate variances.
- Partner with the operations manager on min/max adjustments and shortage/root-cause reviews.
Safety Compliance & Training
- Make safety the first word of every shift: SDS access HazMat orange stickers DOT basics proper load securement.
- Support the Warehouse Manager objectives to train the team or new hires (online modules on time hands-on skills: loading securement equipment handling).
- Keep business information confidential and complete all HR/OSHA training on schedule.
Facilities & Equipment
- Pitch in on warehouse and equipment maintenance; housekeeping/5S; snow removal and salting as needed.
- Operate pallet jacks dollies ladders scrubbers vacuums sweepers and related tools.
- Oversee facilities management tasks and building improvement projects.
Continuous Improvement
- Spot inefficiencies and share cost-saving ideas; tighten walk paths slotting and cartonization.
- Use ERP/logistics tools to keep data clean and comms crisp.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
The Fine Print
- 12 years of warehouse lead/supervisor experience (or strong lead-by-example background).
- Valid drivers license; Chauffeur License
- Clear professional communicationone-on-one and in huddles; you set tone and pace.
- Comfortable with ERP logistics software email Microsoft Office; quick tech learner.
- Solid problem-solving under pressure; you can read SOPs safety rules and diagrams and turn them into action.
- Physical: regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs (with assistance to 100 as needed) push/pull 1040 lbs frequent walking/stooping/kneeling/climbing; visual acuity for close/distance/color/peripheral/depth/focus.
- Any offer of employment is contingent on a standard background check (and an MVR check if youll drive a company vehicle). We run checks after a conditional offer and follow all applicable laws (FCRA/EEOC). A record doesnt automatically disqualify youwe look at job-relatedness time passed and context.
The Details
- Schedule: Full-time; includes open/close responsibilities M-F 8 AM 5 PM.
- Location: Kalamazoo MI (distribution center).
- Team Scope: Day-to-day oversight of VMI and Warehouse Associates in partnership with the Operations Manager.
Employment Type
Full-Time
