Inventory Team Lead
On-siteBuffalo, New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead and direct the Material Handler/Picker team and Cycle Counter, assigning work and monitoring priorities throughout the shift. Operate a Toyota turret truck and other material handling equipment to receive, put away, replenish, and pick inventory in narrow-aisle high-density racking. Oversee inbound receiving, verify quantities against purchase orders, and manage outbound shipping documentation while coordinating with the Warehouse Operations Supervisor. Maintain accurate ERP/WMS records, investigate cycle count variances, and correct root causes of short ships and mispicks. Train team members on safety, quality, and productivity standards while enforcing safe equipment operating practices.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate
- Current forklift certification
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience operating a turret truck in a warehouse environment
- Previous experience in material handling, receiving, or inventory operations
- Experience in a distribution or manufacturing warehouse
- Proficient and safe operation of a Toyota turret truck and other powered industrial trucks in narrow-aisle, high-density racking
- Receiving, put-away, cycle counting, order picking/packing, and shipping processes
- Ability to direct, coach, and hold a small team accountable to safety, accuracy, and productivity standards
- Detail-oriented
- Problem solving
- Self-auditing
- ERP/WMS experience
- Basic Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to clearly direct a team and escalate issues
- Ability to safely operate a turret truck and other material handling equipment
- Ability to perform standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience leading or directing the work of others
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