Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead/Returns

Schedule: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Job Description

NOW HIRING: Warehouse Lead

Job Brief

Mattress Warehouse is looking for qualified and motivated associates to join our leadership team as a Warehouse Lead for our High Point, NC location. Candidates must have a positive attitude, excellent attendance, and outstanding leadership and coaching skills. Primary hours will be on our day shift, approximately 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Flexibility of hours is occasionally necessary to cover vacations and other unplanned events. Normal hours will be 6 am-2:30 pm.

The Position

OWN ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE NIGHT SHIPPING SHIFT

• Lead, coach, motivate, and manage associates in assigned department.
• Train, guide, and evaluate new warehouse workers
• Enforce company policies.
• Motivate associates to improve productivity.
• Performance-manage low performers.
• Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees’ performance.
• Improve associate morale.
• Communicate job expectations and coach employees.
• Partner with other departments and coordinate activities.
• Work with management teams to observe disciplinary issues, attendance, and performance of direct reports.
• Communicate position expectations and train employees.
• Define staffing needs and allocate workload.
• Implement new methods, processes, and improvements.
• Become efficient in STORIS, DISPATCHTRACK, and other programs/software including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of conventional management and warehousing fundamentals.
• Hands-on dedication to staff training and championing new ideas.
• Work with leadership team to reduce damages.
• Willingness to work any shift necessary to cover vacations, open positions, volume spikes, etc.
• Determine and track most important warehouse KPIs.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment.
• Ensure optimal utilization of all space within warehouse.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Assist with quarterly inventory.
• Assign and schedule associates accordingly.
• Comply with all safety standards and guidelines (OSHA).
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all associates and vendors.
• Develop and recommend improvements in current warehouse procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, safety and lower costs.
• Work extended hours as needed.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training (basic HR duties).
• Other duties as requested.
  
  

Requirements

• Management or Supervisory leadership experience a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Knowledge of Material Handling Equipment is a plus.
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with RF Guns and Inventory management systems.
• Excellent attendance.
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Total ownership of your assigned shift.
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
  
  

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  
  

Experience

• Distribution Operations Occupations: 2 years (Preferred)
  
  

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Preferred)
  
  

Work Location: In person