What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Lead position at Pyrotek?
Company Description
Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!
Job Description
The Warehouse Lead will ensure shipping, receiving and warehouse inventory activities are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. Assist plant leadership with coordinating activities of Team Members engaged in various functions within the warehouse, utilizing knowledge of shipping, receiving and warehouse functions.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support day-to-day warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and material handling
- Pull, pack, skid, crate, and prepare materials and products to meet order and quality specifications
- Coordinate transportation needs, including obtaining freight quotes and working with approved carriers
- Ensure all shipping and receiving documentation is completed accurately and on time
- Prioritize and delegate work assignments to meet on-time delivery and customer satisfaction goals
- Act as a working lead and backup for all warehouse roles as needed
- Identify errors, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Help develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures and work instructions
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and industrial equipment certifications
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently while supporting team goals
Preferred:
- Prior supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP systems and barcode scanning technology
- Ability to read basic blueprints and use hand and power tools
Skills That Set You Apart
- Strong communication skills—clear, professional, and solution-oriented
- Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
- A safety-first mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
- The ability to lead by example and earn trust on the floor
Physical & Work Environment
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 75 lbs occasionally
- Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and airborne particles
- PPE such as safety footwear, eye protection, or respirators may be required
Additional Information
Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
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