Warehouse Lead Position (Drug Test Required)

Position Summary: We are seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Lead to oversee daily operations in our warehouse. The Warehouse Lead will manage inventory, coordinate material handling, supervise a small team, and ensure efficient and safe operations to support our mission of serving rural communities. This role requires strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and familiarity with pipe and supply inventory.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management: Oversee receiving, storing, and distributing inventory in the warehouse and pipe yard. Conduct regular cycle counts and ensure accurate inventory records using [insert system, e.g., manual logs or inventory software].

• Material Handling: Coordinate the safe loading, unloading, and movement of pipes and supplies using forklifts, cranes, or other equipment. Ensure proper storage to prevent damage, especially in the outdoor pipe yard exposed to weather conditions.

• Order Fulfillment: Manage picking, packing, and shipping of customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to rural locations.

• Safety and Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment. Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company policies for both indoor and outdoor operations.

• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee basic maintenance and inspections of warehouse and yard equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) to ensure operational readiness.

• Customer Service Support: Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve order issues and ensure customer satisfaction in rural communities.

Reporting: Provide regular updates on inventory levels, operational challenges, and team performance to management. Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements.

• 2+ years of warehouse or pipe yard experience, preferably in a lead or supervisory role.

• Familiarity with pipe, fittings, or industrial supply inventory is a plus.

• Skills and Abilities:
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to operate forklifts or similar equipment (certification preferred or willingness to obtain).
• Comfortable working in both indoor warehouse and outdoor pipe yard environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, or similar).

• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with team members and customers.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in logistics or inventory management is a plus.
• Ability to problem-solve when project difficulties arise.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and continuous Drug & Alcohol testing.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift (weights up to 100 lbs.)
• Lift and Carry (50/60 lbs. for 20 feet) - Regularly
• Requires working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions and temperature

Other: Valid driver’s license; forklift certification, * Driver’s License (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays, Schedule:
• Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday 8:00 AM - Noon

Note: This position requires overtime or weekend work, depending on business needs.

Company’s website: www.bolingerandqueen.com

Benefit Conditions: Health insurance and Paid time off and holidays. Waiting period applies., * Employee discount

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Bolinger and Queen is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has served Western Colorado since 1964. Bolinger and Queen supplies materials for the construction of various pipelines including agricultural irrigation, residential wastewater treatment systems and domestic water systems.