Warehouse Specialist Lead

Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Specialist 2 to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate storage, picking, and shipping of products in our warehouse. The ideal candidate will have experience in a warehouse environment and possess the skills necessary to operate various types of equipment, manage inventory, and meet customer demand.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a small team (1-2) of warehouse specialists to maintain productivity by identifying roadblocks and addressing or escalating them.
• Ensure all KPI’s of our residential shipping program are always met or exceeded.
• Manage staffing levels to account for changing demand or priorities.
• Utilize warehouse management systems to track inventory levels, perform job order entries, monitor order fulfillment, and optimize storage space.
• Conduct order picking and packing of products in a timely and accurate manner.
• Operate reach trucks, forklifts, and other equipment to move products throughout the warehouse and onto trailers.
• Coordinate deliveries, receiving, and stocking for all incoming goods. Load and unload trailers, and ensure that products are properly secured for transportation.
• Keep all physical records organized for easy reference.
• Verify the accuracy of all incoming shipments as it relates to Purchase orders. Contacting buyers to verify information accuracy.
• Perform basic math calculations to verify inventory levels, calculate weights and dimensions, and determine shipping costs.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment, adhering to safety protocols and best practices.
• Collaborate with the shipping team to ensure that orders are fulfilled promptly and accurately.
• Participate in inventory management and control processes to minimize stockouts and overstocking.
• Learn, update, and optimize SOPs.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse, with the ability to train cross-functionally to assist other departments.

Experience:
Applicants should have prior experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment and have a solid understanding of warehouse operations. Experience with order fulfillment and the use of warehouse management systems is required (Kanban, JIT, FIFO). Additionally, proficiency in operating pallet jacks, stand-up lifts, and other heavy machinery is necessary.

Additionally, knowledge of good manufacturing principles and practices to meet quality standards for services is expected, along with attention to detail, focusing on part number verification and transaction integrity.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school graduate/GED
• 2-3 years of experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment.

Prior certification on either standup or seated forklifts