Outbound Lead - Weekends

Description:

The Warehouse Lead oversees the put away of inbound product into our inventory and the pulling and staging of the outbound products for shipment.  They are responsible for the flow of product into and out of inventory to the shipping locations. This role involves directing Arhaus employees and temporary associates under the direct supervision and guidance of the Warehouse Supervisor. In this role the lead will accurately create assignments while maintaining and constantly improving day to day put away and pulling operations to ensure the highest levels of inventory accuracy are achieved. The primary focus is to ensure operations safely, productively, and effectively with high quality to ensure business needs are met. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Warehouse Lead oversees the putaway of inbound product into our inventory and the pulling and staging of the outbound products for shipment.  They are responsible for the flow of product into and out of inventory to the shipping locations. This role involves directing Arhaus employees and temporary associates under the direct supervision and guidance of the Warehouse Supervisor. In this role the lead will accurately create assignments while maintaining and constantly improving day to day putaway and pulling operations to ensure the highest levels of inventory accuracy are achieved. The primary focus is to ensure operations safely, productively, and effectively with high quality to ensure business needs are met. 

Key fundamental skill sets for this role will be:

·         Team leaders are expected to:

·         Set the tone and provide leadership, supervision, and direction to assigned Distribution Center team members and temporary associates assigned to you on a daily basis.

·         Support other departmental leads within all areas.

·         Support management initiatives on and off the floor in every aspect of their role to ensure compliance with policies/procedures, process improvement, and drive team member initiatives.

·         Will assist the Warehouse Supervisor with utilizing the delivery schedule to create the daily door sheet and coding the delivery schedule to align with the day’s workload.

·         Will assist the Warehouse Supervisor with the creation and execution of the shift plan for putaway and pulling that is aligned with the overall DC Daily Plan.

·         Working with the Supervisor and Assistant Supervisors ensure AWM work schedules are assigned prior to the start of shift. (Evaluating staffing and cross reference with the vacation schedule to staff accordingly).

·         Ensure SHP locations are clear in STORIS prior to pulling any new product. Any discrepancies should be reported to the Selection Supervisors immediately and resolved prior to using the SHP location again.

·         Work with associates to assist pulling product, provide coverage for breaks, and ensure team is not having downtime. Report to a Supervisor any associate “not working” during their scheduled work times. Relay time sensitive information, conflicts between associates in a professional and confidential manner.

·         During the morning meetings ensure monthly safety topics are reviewed with the team and equipment audits are conducted on a regular basis. Emphasis safety and identify any unsafe work practices and report them to your supervisor.

·         Reads and understands job aids/work instructions and/or follows oral instructions to execute the component flow requirements.

·         Maintain, refine and/or improve processes within the area to meet customer requirements which include deadlines and quality standards.

·         Provide a positive and engaging working environment focusing on the DC metrics including housekeeping standards are developed into daily processes.

Competencies:

·         Adapts to change quickly and easily and performs effectively during times of change

·         Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and manages competing priorities effectively

·         Builds respectful and effective working relationships; collaborates with others to achieve common goals

·         Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; adjusts communication to meet the needs of the audience and maintain professional communication using radio etiquette

·         Strives to meet or exceed the expectations of internal and external customers

·         Demonstrates initiative by acting as a self-starter; takes on increased responsibility to enhance one’s contribution

·         Displays a high degree of integrity, honesty and takes responsibility for one’s own actions; shows consistency between words and actions

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma; College degree preferred
• Years of experience: No less than 2 years of warehouse experience
• Computer proficiency: proficient in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar suite
• Ability to train individuals in the putaway, pulling and warehouse processing functions
• Dedicated to business and willing to adjust schedule and hours as needed to support the department’s needs
• Will be standing while performing their respective job function for extended periods of time.
• Prolonged standing and repetitive motions, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling
• No physical limitations that limit the ability to carry and move furniture weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Will need to be certified on a reach truck and pallet jack
• Consistent regular scheduled attendance is considered an essential function of this job.

FLSA Status:

·         Non – Exempt

The associate in this role must perform the above essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.  The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and this description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. 

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

AI Code of Conduct

At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.