Warehouse Lead
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 23 - 25
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Warehouse Lead oversees daily warehouse and delivery operations for our multi-material flooring business. This role is hands-on and is responsible for ensuring flooring productssuch as hardwood vinyl tile carpet underlayment and trimare accurately received stored staged and delivered. The Warehouse Lead also plays a key role in representing the company professionally and courteously during deliveries to job sites and customers.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
- Completes daily warehouse activities including receiving staging picking loading and organization of all flooring materials
- Handle multiple flooring materials with proper care to prevent damage
- Maintain a clean organized and efficient warehouse layout
- Operate forklifts pallet jacks and delivery vehicles as needed
- Perform regular inventory counts and assist with inventory tracking
- Identify and report damaged missing or incorrect materials promptly
Delivery & Customer Interaction
- Coordinate and complete deliveries to job sites installers and customers
- Ensure delivery trucks are loaded accurately safely and efficiently
- Verify orders with customers or site contacts upon delivery
- Provide professional courteous and solution-oriented service during deliveries
- Communicate delivery issues delays or material shortages to the office promptly
- Serve as a positive company representative with customers contractors and vendors
- Coordinate closely with sales staff and installers to ensure job readiness
- Assist in resolving job site or delivery-related issues quickly and professionally
Shipping Receiving & Documentation
- Receive and inspect incoming shipments against purchase orders
- Prepare outgoing orders and delivery paperwork (packing slips delivery tickets job labels)
- Ensure accurate documentation for deliveries and customer pickups
- Track returned materials and assist with restocking
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce warehouse and delivery safety procedures
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company policies
- Promote safe driving loading and unloading practices
- Identify hazards and help maintain a safe work environment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of warehouse experience in flooring construction or building materials
- Experience handling multiple flooring materials preferred
- Prior lead foreman or supervisory experience preferred
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
- Basic computer skills for inventory and communication
Skills & Abilities
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Customer-focused mindset with professional communication skills
- Ability to lift and move heavy materials (50 lbs)
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing schedules
- Dependable punctual and self-motivated
- Comfortable in a fast-paced physical and sometimes dirty work environment
Work Environment
- Warehouse and delivery setting
- Frequent lifting bending and standing
- Driving to job sites and customer locations
- Occasional early mornings or overtime based on job and delivery schedules
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Occasional overtime opportunities
- Benefits may include health insurance paid time off and holidays
- Growth opportunities within a small team-oriented company
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Sales Experience
- Basic Math
- Warehouse Experience
- Conflict Management
- Contractor Management
- Warehouse Management System
- Guest Services
- Employment & Labor Law
- Leadership Experience
- Medicare
- Supervising Experience
About Company
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