Lead Warehouse Associate

HD Supply is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. The company provides a broad range of products and value-add services to approximately 500,000 customers with leadership positions in maintenance, repair and operations, water infrastructure and residential and non-residential construction sectors.

Perform general warehouse operations and support management by acting as first line of assistance for associates. Dependent on volume/size of the facility, may have specialized tasks or have a generalized role working in all departments. This position requires operation of a Company Vehicle or a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week. If selected for this position, HD Supply will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

**Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities** * Coaches and trains lower level warehouse associates on the proper execution of warehouse duties, ensures policies and procedures are followed. * Exhibits detailed knowledge of all warehouse roles and is qualified in all aspects of warehouse operations. * Safely operates forklift or other machinery in order to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, and transportation of goods, operate pallet jacks, or other machinery in order to complete tasks such as unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products. * Verifies and enters data into the system. * Maintains condition of work area. * Stocks product in designated location or locates to pull correct quantities to fulfill customer orders and meet productivity and accuracy goals. * May also complete tasks such as receiving, returns, inventory, order layout, data entry, and load trucks considering cubic weight, size and characteristics of load. **Nature and Scope** * May modify processes to resolve situations. * Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies. Work typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor or direct "customers" of the process * Is sought out and/or assigned to provide general guidance/direction, training, and technical assistance to junior level support personnel. Contributes to employees professional development but does not have hiring/firing authority.

**Minimum Qualifications** * Must be eighteen years of age * Must pass the Drug Test * Must pass the Background Check * Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable **Education and Experience** * Technical certification or Associates degree may be required in some areas. Generally 5 to 7 years of experience in related area of responsibility. **Preferred Qualifications** * 18+ months of warehouse experience. * Maintain a high level of knowledge of warehouse operations, products. * Ability to professionally lead staff by example and handle light supervisory duties. Familiar with training and coaching techniques. * Ability to change or adapt work practices, priorities, or procedures. * Ability to think and take constructive action in work-related matters.