Warehouse Lead

The Warehouse Person supports daily warehouse operations within an ignitor manufacturing environment, ensuring that raw materials, components, and finished ignitors are accurately received, stored, and distributed. This role plays a key part in maintaining production flow, inventory accuracy, and shipment quality while upholding safety and handling standards for electronic components.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming materials such as metal components, electrical parts, housings, and packaging supplies to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Pick and deliver materials to production lines based on manufacturing schedules, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Pack and prepare finished ignitors for shipment, following product protection and labeling standards.
• Maintain proper storage of sensitive electronic components, following handling guidelines (ESD-safe areas, humidity controls, etc., if applicable).
• Perform cycle counts and support inventory audits to ensure material accuracy and traceability.
• Load and unload trucks with raw materials and finished products safely and efficiently.
• Operate material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts (with certification).
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse spaces, including racks, bins, and staging areas.
• Follow all plant safety protocols, including proper handling of electrical components, PPE usage, and safe material movement.
• Work closely with production, quality, and shipping teams to support smooth workflow and meet delivery deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred; electronics or component-handling experience is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical warehouse tasks.
• Basic computer skills (inventory systems, barcoding/scanning).
• Forklift certification or willingness to complete certification.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with component traceability requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, schedule-driven production environment.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Accuracy in handling and counting components
• Good communication and teamwork
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and safety guidelines

Working Conditions

• Standing, lifting, and moving materials for extended periods
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels
• Use of PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and ESD protection depending on the facility
• Work may involve temperature variation in warehouse areas