Your next career opportunity As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities. Job Summary The Warehouse Lead will supply our valued customers with the necessary items they need to grow their business every day. This position will thrive off a high-energy environment with dedicated team members who get the job done. We have a positive reputation for taking care of the details, complete and accurate packages, and exceptional service. The responsibility of this role is to direct the day-today warehouse activities including receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing, and retrieving stock in the warehouse. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Direct and perform a variety of warehousing duties such as loading, checking, order picking, and shipping. Monitor and verify the accuracy of outbound shipments. Ensure that all customer orders and branch transfers are filled, packaged, loaded and delivered correctly and on time. Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage. Monitor equipment maintenance and housekeeping. Lead the team concerning best practices, and proper procedures and ensure a safe and productive work environment. Assist and direct efficiency inventory management and cycle counts. Participate in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits. Assist in the training and development of Warehouse associates. May monitor attendance, hours worked and job performance. Be courteous in all contact with company customers. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Knowledge of safety practices. Ability to lift heavy packages and objects. Skill in operating forklift or other materials handling equipment. Skill in operating large vehicles in tight and congested areas. Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation. Ability to effectively communicate. Customer focused and team oriented. Preferred Qualifications Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Demands * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Typical environments include offices, light industrial, commercial, utility and manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Our Competitive Benefits? 401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation and Personal, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance. About Irby Utilities We are powered by our people. Across our nationwide reach and diversity, we adapt, dare, and learn as one team while maintaining an open mindset to optimize our performance. This team approach has helped Irby customers to succeed since our inception, and our investment in our people continues to translate into broader achievement - including a vast array of professional development and growth opport