Warehouse Associate - Lead

Merchants Foodservice - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

101-250 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Warehouse Associate - Lead position at Core-Mark involves overseeing and guiding the warehouse crew under the direction of the warehouse manager or supervisor. This role is essential for maintaining warehouse operations, ensuring safety regulations are followed, and meeting quality standards while facilitating the efficient flow of products. The position offers opportunities for growth within a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide guidance to the warehouse crew under the direction of the warehouse manager/supervisor.
• Maintain warehouse work areas and assist with shipping and receiving functions in a timely manner.
• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies, and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Obtain work schedule and daily production paperwork and prepare for operations.
• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Perform daily safety check of the assigned forklift/pallet jack in accordance with company policy.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Assist warehouse crew with duties in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy.
• Perform selection, shipping, receiving, forklift put-away/replenishment, returns, auditing and/or other warehouse duties per business need.
• Provide oversight, direction, and input on work performed by associates in assigned area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock, and trailers clear and clean as required.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• At the end of the shift, secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Provide backup support to warehouse management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment experience
• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Able to work in a multi-temperature environment (dry, cooler, freezer)
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift
• Basic computer skills to include MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Nice-to-haves

• 2-4 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment using forklift and/or pallet jack
• Team Lead experience
• Administrative support work experience
• Warehouse systems experience i.e. Voxware, scanning, AS400, formula based pay plans
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• OSHA Forklift operator certificate

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off