Warehouse Lead

General Fasteners Company located in Portage, MI is looking to hire a full-time Warehouse Lead. Would you like to join a stable and growing local company where there is potential for career growth? If so, please read on!
This position earns a competitive starting wage, and we also offer great benefits and perks, such as 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) option, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, a down-to-earth casual environment, and a positive team-oriented culture. Our full-time employees also have access to medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options.


A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WAREHOUSE LEAD
This position is responsible for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping products, as well as maintaining inventory accuracy and a safe, organized warehouse. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner with the Warehouse Supervisor to establish and maintain operational procedures for warehouse activities
• Support the Warehouse Supervisor with day-to-day warehouse activities, including cycle counting, receiving, picking, and shipping
• Monitor inventory levels and oversee the handling and disposition of materials
• Inspect the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment, and prepare work orders for repairs or requisitions for equipment replacement as needed
• Assist in directing the salvage of damaged or unusable material
• Confer with the Warehouse Supervisor, Branch Manager, and other departments to ensure coordination of warehouse activities
• Participate in planning for warehouse personnel safety
• Help develop the team by identifying employee training needs and providing clear instruction to ensure procedures are followed
• Document disciplinary actions when necessary
   

This position works a set schedule of Saturday through Tuesday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. This is a first shift opening, and the schedule is fixed to meet consistent customer service needs — there is no flexibility to adjust these days or hours. Please apply only if you are able to reliably commit to this schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Experience with Epicor
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems
• Experience with customer web portals
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused attitude with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels and build positive working relationships
• Ability to organize resources, establish priorities, and manage multiple deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-directed with a high level of personal organization and drive
• Flexible and adaptable to changing job requirements
• Working knowledge of all warehouse processes, with the ability to perform them as needed
• Ability to be trained to operate powered industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, and the general public

This job operates in a warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to inside ambient temperatures. Noise level may be high when operating powered industrial equipment. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment to prevent injury to self and/or others.


ABOUT GENERAL FASTENERS COMPANY
Founded in 1952, General Fasteners Company is a full-service distributor of Fasteners and Assembly Components. We excel at providing great products, superior customer service, customized Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, product testing, and engineering solutions for our valued customers. Our company culture plays a large part in our success. With 11 locations in North America, General Fasteners Company continues to provide these services to numerous companies throughout North America.  
General Fasteners Company continues to find new and innovative ways to service our customers as we carry on the traditional values on which our company was founded. After 70 years, we continue to be a privately held Michigan corporation dedicated to helping our customers reach their strategic goals through inventory solutions.
We believe that happy, talented employees add value to our company. We do our best to hire friendly, down-to-earth people who make good team members. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!