Location
Union City, Georgia, United States
Type
Full-time
Job Description
Employer: Nationwide Auto Glass Job Summary: The Warehouse Lead supports daily warehouse operations under the direction of the Branch Manager and provides hands-on leadership to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient order fulfillment. This role serves as a working lead, coordinating daily assignments, coaching team members, enforcing safety practices, and assisting with inventory control and material handling activities. The Warehouse Lead acts as a key liaison between warehouse associates and leadership to support productivity, quality control, and clear communication, while performing the same core warehouse functions as the team. Key Responsibilities & Duties: * Assist with scheduling and oversee daily work assignments to ensure quality, accuracy, and maximum productivity. * Lead and assist with receiving, storing, handling, and shipping of product, materials, and supplies. * Coordinate and oversee daily cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives. * Perform and support warehouse functions including order pulling, staging, loading, unloading, stocking, and bin maintenance. * Supervise warehouse activities such as truck loading/unloading, inventory movement, and restocking. * Enforce safe work practices and coach team members on proper material handling and warehouse safety standards. * Observe work practices to ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements. * Assist with onboarding and training of new warehouse associates. * Identify, analyze, and assist in resolving workflow or operational issues. * Establish or adjust work procedures as needed to meet deadlines and operational demands. * Verify product availability and in-stock status to support sales and customer needs. * Support shipping and/or receiving operations, as assigned. * Ensure completion of daily warehouse assignments and operational tasks. * Provide leadership support to supervisors and act as a communication bridge between management and warehouse staff. * Lead the work of warehouse associates performing similar duties; may set priorities, assign work, and review task completion. * Manage daily warehouse operations in the absence of the Warehouse Manager and/or General Manager, as directed. * Perform other duties as assigned to support branch operations. Qualifications & Skills: * High school diploma or GED required. * 3+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in a distribution or logistics environment. * Demonstrated ability to lead by example and provide day-to-day guidance to warehouse associates. * Strong customer focus with effective written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with shifting priorities. * Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness. * Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory or warehouse management systems. * Ability to work independently while supporting team-based operations. Work Environment & Physical Requirements: * Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling. * Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds occasionally. * Regular use of warehouse equipment and material handling tools. * Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and warehouse conditions. Benefits & Compensation: * Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability coverage options. * Employer-provided life insurance and long-term disability benefits. * Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. * 401(k) retirement plan with company match. * Parental leave and support continuing education. Compensation: $23/hr
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of warehouse experience in a distribution or logistics environment. Strong organizational skills, safety awareness, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks are required.