Wilco Careers Career Roles Distribution Distribution Center Warehouse Lead

Distribution Center Warehouse Lead

Leads daily activities and participates in the supervision and performance management of DC Warehousers. Unload, check-in, stock, and organize warehouse and yard area merchandise. Provides required training.

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Reports To

Distribution Center Manager

Supervises

Distribution Center Warehouser

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Preferred

1 to 2 years

Pay Grade

Experienced Level

$22.50 to $25.00 Hourly

Benefits Eligible

Category

Distribution

Business Type

Distribution Center

Skills

AdaptabilityApproachabilityBuilding RelationshipsBusiness InsightCareer AmbitionComfort Around Senior ManagersCommunicationComposureCreativityCustomer FocusFlexibilityLearning AgilityListeningMotivating OthersPatiencePeer RelationshipsPerseverancePerspectiveProblem SolvingTeamwork

Career Path

Prepare for this role

Distribution Center Warehouser
Lead Warehouser

Grow from this role

Distribution Center Supervisor
Distribution Center Manager
Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Job Details

  • Participate and contribute to warehouse performance management activities with the DC Manager including hiring, positive and constructive feedback suggestions and performance appraisal development and delivery.
  • Lead all DC daily functions to include Receive, Putaway, Replenishment, Order Pick, Loading and sanitation.
  • Lead in creating work schedules for warehousers.
  • Provide product information to DC Warehousers on warehouse and yard products.
  • Keep warehouse and outside facility areas clean and orderly.
  • Participate in the supervision of the warehouse team.
  • Operate forklift regularly.
  • Help in all areas of the DC as directed.
  • Willingness to attend continuing education courses on leadership, supervision, etc.
  • And other duties, responsibilities and/or tasks as assigned.
  • Knowledge of computer systems operations and associated software.
  • Experience with and understanding of Warehouse Management Systems.
  • Skill to operate a forklift and other facility equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Ability to interact effectively with customers and co-workers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Skill to operate a computer and other automated office machines.
  • Skill at product recognition.
  • Ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
  • Problem solving and communication skills.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One year supervisory experience.
  • Ability to grasp, clutch, pull, push, climb, bend, stretch and kneel.
  • Regular lifting of products up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasional team lifting of products up to 100 pounds.
  • Able and willing to work frequent early, late and weekend shifts.
  • Indoor/outdoor work in a warehouse environment.

Wilco’s comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees, offering competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities, to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience.

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Advancement Opportunities
Long-term Disability
Life/AD&D Insurance
Employee Discount
Holidays & PTO
Profit Sharing
Referral Bonus