Warehouse Associate, Lead

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about - locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

This role oversees daily warehouse operations and leads a team to achieve operational excellence. This role serves as a vital link between team members and management, ensuring seamless workflows, maintaining safety and quality standards, and driving overall team performance. The Warehouse Associate Team Lead will leverage their extensive experience to mentor and guide team members, resolve operational challenges, and optimize processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Position: Warehouse Associate Support Lead
• Location: Kenosha, WI
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:45 PM - 12:15 AM
• Pay: $25.00 per hour ($25.00 base pay + $1 shift differential)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring the team meets company standards and goals.
• Mentor and coach less experienced team members, providing training, performance feedback, and guidance.
• Manage the receipt, inspection, and processing of shipments to ensure accuracy and quality compliance.
• Coordinate the preparation and shipment of orders with a focus on precision and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate with supervisors to identify and implement workflow improvements for greater productivity and efficiency.
• Proactively address operational challenges and adapt to shifting priorities as needed.
• Conduct advanced inventory management, including reconciling discrepancies and maintaining organized records.
• Oversee the safe operation of warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Train team members on proper equipment usage and enforce equipment safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability across the team.
• Serve as a key communicator between team members and management, sharing updates, challenges, and successes effectively.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks, including standing, bending, and walking for extended periods.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks, and drive performance
• Proficiency in operating warehouse equipment and basic computer skills
• Strong accuracy in inventory management and order processing
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with team members and supervisors
• Resourceful and adaptable in resolving complex operational issues
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Education or Equivalent: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is required
• Minimum Work Experience: 4+ years of relevant work experience

Work Environment: 5 days in office

Safety Sensitive Role: Yes

Travel: No travel required

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Yes

Must be able to see color: Yes

Physical Activity:

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like : Occasionally
• Working from heights such as roofs, ladders, or powered lifts: Occasionally
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including awkward or tight and confined spaces: Occasionally
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time: Frequently
• Stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing, or pulling: Frequently
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 40 pounds in all directions: Constantly
• Communicating with others to exchange information: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingers: Frequently
• Operating machinery or power tools: Frequently
• Operating motor vehicles, industrial l vehicles, or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned: Constantly

Environmental Conditions:

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (high or low): Never
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Never
• Noisy environments: Frequently
• Other hazardous conditions such as vibrations, uneven ground surfaces or dust and fumes: Never
• Small or enclosed spaces: Never
• Adverse environmental conditions expected: Never

Physical Demands:

• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com .

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 3% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.Zebra Total Rewards: Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

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