Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at

If you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family

Position Summary

The Warehouse Team Lead will supervise and lead the picking and pack out team to ensure all the picked orders are shipped accurately and in a timely manner. Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the warehouse team by leading and directing, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work. This position will report directly to the Service Centre Operations Manager. Please note this position requires flexibility to work various shifts which could include mornings or afternoons (2 PM – 12:30 AM). Shift is determined based on the business needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, leads picking/pack out team and ensures all the picked orders are shipped in a timely manner
• Ensures that items are appropriately marked or tagged for identification purposes.
• Run productivity reports (lines picked) for picking
• Conduct regular audits on picked items and ensure orders are being shipped as per Zurn's standard criteria
• Supervise picking and pack out area to ensure associates are working safely and customer orders are being completed in a timely manner while following standard operating procedures.
• Process all out-bound shipments Including: Assemble and package materials per instructions, in preparation for shipment and assure orders and shipping quantities match picking documents
• Responsible for preparing the daily shipments for invoicing; verifying orders for accuracy, communication to stocking distributors and service centers copies of packing slips, logging all orders shipped on a shipping log
• Packing out customer orders – Hand loading product to pallets if required
• Data entry tasks – create and update sales orders, print picking list, update and print packing slips
• Drive team productivity and continuous improvement
• Backup for the warehouse daily stand up meeting including running lines shipped and received information
• Assist in miscellaneous and other projects as required
• Ensure priorities are actioned
• Accurate time keeping
• Ensure all H&S activities are actions/adhered
• Be able to use WMS/Scanner/MS office programs
• Weekend/day OT required at times
• Key holder for open/close building
• Operate PIT equipment as required
• Any other duties as assigned by Management

Experience and Skill Required

• Experience in a warehouse environment in a leadership role
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to adhere to Policies and Procedures
• Licenses for PIT equipment (Raymond Reach, Cherry Picker)
• Strong work ethic
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Able to multi-task
• Lead by example – not afraid to "roll up your sleeves" and help the team with picking, packing, etc. as required
• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• Able to work independently, without much supervision
• On a continuous basis: work in a standing position, bend and lift up to 40lbs
• Good communication, data entry and organization skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing ERP system Microsoft Dynamics 365 an asset
• Plumbing industry experience is a plus

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Competitive vacation policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• DCPP with eligible matching

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?

A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.

In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.

Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.

While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay's story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.

Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay's values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow's challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.