Warehouse Associate Lead | Apopka, Florida
Apopka, FL - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Warehouse Associate Lead is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations while providing direction guidance and hands-on leadership to Warehouse Associates. This role ensures all warehouse activities are completed safely accurately efficiently and in alignment with company standards. The Warehouse Associate Lead works collaboratively with peers management and crossfunctional teams to drive productivity maintain a clean and organized facility and consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities
- Oversee and participate in daily warehouse tasks including receiving storing picking packing and shipping materials in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensure all warehouse activities are completed efficiently safely and in compliance with company procedures.
- Assist in coordinating workflow among Warehouse Associates to meet operational goals and customer deadlines.
- Perform and oversee forklift operation safely and efficiently; maintain required certifications and conduct vehicle safety checks reporting any discrepancies to the supervisor or designated personnel.
- Prepare verify and stage outgoing orders for delivery or customer pickup according to internal procedures and special instructions.
- Receive incoming materials and customer equipment properly inspecting materials against accompanying paperwork.
- Ensure all products and equipment are put away accurately and promptly in designated locations.
Leadership & Communication
- Provide on-the-floor leadership guidance and training to Warehouse Associates to promote accuracy safety and operational excellence.
- Foster a positive and professional work environment through effective communication with team members supervisors and customers.
- Serve as a point of contact to assist in resolving operational issues or questions during daily workflows.
Facility Management
- Maintain a clean neat safe and well-organized warehouse environment.
- Assist in ensuring facility security including proper handling of access points equipment and materials.
- Support safety initiatives and enforce adherence to all company policies procedures and safety guidelines.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) handheld devices and other required technologies.
- Help identify process improvements that enhance efficiency accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Process returned materials and equipment per established procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
- Present a neat professional image at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management team.
Qualifications
- 2 years of warehouse experience with prior leadership or lead responsibilities preferred.
- Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to lift move and handle up to 20 lbs as required by the role.
- Proficiency with basic computer systems and warehouse technology.
- High School dipolma or GED required
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Warehouse Associate Lead will be measured on:
Productivity & Efficiency
- Order Picking Accuracy: 99%
- OnTime Order Fulfillment: 98% or higher
- Receiving Processing Time: Materials received and put away within 24 hours
Quality & Accuracy
- Inventory Accuracy Rate: Maintain 98% or higher
- Return Processing Accuracy: 100% adherence to return procedures
Safety & Compliance
- Safety Incidents: 0 recordable incidents or nearmisses per quarter
- Forklift Compliance: 100% completion of daily inspections and safeoperation checklists
Leadership & Team Support
- Training Compliance: Ensure new associates complete onboarding and equipment training within required timeframes
- Team Productivity: Maintain team performance at or above established departmental standards
Facility Upkeep
- Housekeeping Standards: 100% compliance with 5S / cleanliness expectations
- Equipment Care: Ensure equipment issues are reported within 1 hour of detection
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
NWS offers solutions to telecom providers with custom cables and solutions and a focus on innovation. As an industry leader since 2012, NWS provides reliable and efficient telecom solutions as well as test and measurement distribution.