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Rite Rug has been one of lead flooring companies for over 90 years! We are looking for a Warehouse Lead to join our growing team!
$21 to $24 an hour. Salary based on experience.
Position Summary
The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations and leading a team of warehouse associates in a fast-paced flooring distribution environment. This role ensures accurate receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipping of flooring products while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive workplace. The Warehouse Team Lead serves as the primary point of contact for warehouse employees during assigned shifts and supports operational goals related to quality, customer service, and efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead, train, coach, and support warehouse associates in daily operations.
- Assign work activities and monitor productivity to ensure operational goals are met.
- Coordinate the receiving, inspection, storage, and shipment of flooring products, accessories, and related materials.
- Verify accuracy of inventory transactions, shipments, and receiving documentation.
- Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
- Ensure orders are picked, staged, loaded, and shipped accurately and on schedule.
- Operate and enforce safe use of forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Monitor warehouse organization, cleanliness, and product storage standards.
- Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and operational issues.
- Communicate with customer service, sales, transportation, and management teams regarding order status and warehouse needs.
- Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
- Conduct shift meetings and communicate performance expectations.
- Assist in performance management, employee training, and onboarding activities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and service levels.
- Perform warehouse duties as needed, including loading, unloading, picking, packing, and inventory management.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of warehouse experience, preferably in flooring, building materials, distribution, or logistics environments.
- At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
- Experience operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
- Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse procedures.
- Basic computer skills, including warehouse management systems (WMS), Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read shipping documents, packing slips, and inventory reports.
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