The Branch Operations Lead is responsible for assisting Assistant Branch Operations Manager and Branch Operations Manager in leading daily warehouse operations.

The Branch Operations Lead assists Operations Management in leading daily warehouse operations and is responsible for:

• Following all safety rules and applicable laws;
• Under direct supervision, spends seventy percent of time directly supervising DC/Branch associates in warehouse and delivery in accordance with Manager- in- Training Job Description's Essential Duties and Responsibilities;
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, procedures and applicable laws; Participates in supporting teammates in their training opportunities, enabling immediate application to daily work. Keeps current on all required training;
• Key Holder - Responsible to open and close the Branch as required;
• Confers with Assistant Manager and/or Manager to ensure coordination of warehouse activities;
• Works closely with Assistant and Branch Manager to learn all functions of Branch Management, including but not limited to; operations, staffing, training, branch assets, expense management, budgeting, etc;
• Maintains daily workflow for delivery orders. During peak business hours, assists associates working in warehouse and as delivery drivers. Ensures replenishment orders and returned merchandise are processed according to Company standards;
• Participates in planning personnel safety, training and plant protection activities. Ensures safety procedures are followed, and makes recommendations regarding safety. Understands vehicle and workers’ compensation reporting and documentation procedures; Reports violations of policies and procedures and safety concerns to manager;
• Reviews, understands, and follows branch procedures, serving as a role model to ensure compliance by all teammates;
• Ensures operations procedures are followed for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current;
• Maintains a customer service oriented philosophy in all conduct of self and teammates;
• Uses company vehicle to deliver products and equipment to customers in a safe and courteous manner;

Other tasks as may be required.

• Must have a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience;
• You are a team player – You are dedicated to contributing to a collaborative team with a positive and friendly attitude and contribute to a safe work environment;
• Previous warehouse experience including leading or planning the work of other teammates;
• Minimum 3 years’ class G driving experience required and must maintain a clean driver's abstract;
• Maintains a professional appearance and follows the customer service philosophy of the Company;
• Flexible! Must be available Monday to Friday as well as alternating Saturdays;
• You are reliable – You are a self-starter who is dependable in completing tasks and is responsible with company equipment;
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs;
• Education: High School Diploma/GED.

Physical Demands:  The details described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be driving, walking, lifting or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The details described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually driving from location to location or working inside.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and basis of disability or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

WORLDPAC endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruiting and selection process. Please contact WORLDPAC Human Resources at 437-212-8499 to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruiting and selection process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications