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Warehouse Lead

Pay: $22.00 per hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Warehouse Lead to support daily warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and the training and development of warehouse staff. The ideal candidate will have strong cycle-counting experience, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of warehouse and inventory-control best practices.

This position will assist with inventory movement throughout the warehouse and parking areas, maintain accurate documentation of all transfers, and help ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment. The Warehouse Lead will also support management with warehouse-related activities and operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Unload incoming shipments and verify items against shipping records
• Apply tracking labels to master cartons
• Monitor inventory and report stock levels and discrepancies
• Organize inventory, place products in assigned locations, and accurately record VNA locations
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with the annual physical inventory
• Research and help resolve inventory discrepancies
• Coordinate inventory transfers and other necessary material movements
• Locate inventory for customer orders and internal work orders
• Pick and pack products accurately and efficiently
• Apply custom labels to individual items, inner cartons, and master cartons
• Pack orders and kitted items into the appropriate cartons
• Update shipping documents and carton markings to meet customer specifications
• Assemble, label, address, and prepare packages for shipment
• Palletize and securely wrap products
• Load finished orders onto trucks for shipment
• Assist with complex order-fulfillment activities
• Help train and develop warehouse employees
• Maintain adequate warehouse supplies
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, safety, and physical integrity of the warehouse
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and warehouse safety requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two years of related warehouse or inventory-control experience
• Strong cycle-counting and inventory-reconciliation experience
• Previous warehouse lead or employee-training experience preferred
• Knowledge of forklift operations and warehouse safety practices
• Active forklift certification preferred; must be willing and able to obtain required certifications
• Experience using ERP and Warehouse Management System (WMS) software
• Experience using barcode scanners or other inventory-scanning equipment is a plus
• Strong math, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records
• Valid California driver’s license

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed in a warehouse environment
• Exposure to moderate-to-high noise levels
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, and stoop throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, monitor, telephone, and warehouse equipment for extended periods as required

Compensation and Growth Opportunity

This position pays $22.00 per hour and offers the potential for a pay increase and conversion to a permanent staff position after successfully completing Marquee Staffing’s required assignment hours. Conversion and pay increases are based on performance and business needs.

Marquee Staffing has built a reputation on expert local market knowledge, unparalleled personalized service and the ability to deliver winning candidates and job opportunities.

Marquee operates offices located conveniently throughout Southern California. Each branch is full-service, providing temporary, contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement services for a diverse set of clients. Each branch has recruiters who specialize in key industries, ensuring that our clients get the best match possible for each open position and that our candidates get expert guidance in their career path.
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