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.