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Lead Warehouse Associate

Global Industrial

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Compensation
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Location
DeSoto, TX
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Job overview

Global Industrial is hiring a Lead Warehouse Associate. Lead Warehouse Associate ensures clear communications, assists supervisor with security, safety, inventory, directs staff, allocates orders, troubleshoots, handles expedite requests, assumes operational responsibility when absent, and performs other duties. Must have strong leadership, RF pick/pack knowledge, and meet physical and software requirements.

Key focus areas include Ensure clear communications with other shifts and office personnel., Assist the supervisor with warehouse security, safety, inventory, and associate oversight., and Direct staff in day‑to‑day warehouse operations..

Important skills include Leadership, RF Pick/Pack Technology, Electric Pallet Jack Operation, RF Scanner, Communication, and Problem Resolution.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipRF Pick/Pack TechnologyElectric Pallet Jack OperationRF ScannerCommunicationProblem ResolutionReasoning AbilitiesInitiativeSelf-Motivational SkillsOrganizational SkillsMulti-Tasking SkillsMicrosoft WordExcelMicrosoft ExplorerMicrosoft OutlookWork Independently

Qualifications

2 Years Warehouse Environment Experience1 Year Electric Pallet Jack Experience1 Year RF Scanner ExperienceAble to Stand, Walk, Pull and Bend 100% of the Day

Full job description

Lead Warehouse Associate

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location:

DeSoto, TX, US, 75115

Global Industrial

About Global Industrial

Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is a leading distributor of high-quality, industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of experience, customers rely on us for our broad portfolio of national and private brands, trusted service, and strong value proposition.

We help customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products when they need them—because We Can Supply That™.

Why Join Global Industrial

At Global Industrial, we’re One Team committed to delivering value and empowering our associates to grow. Our culture is built on:

  • Meritocracy & Pay for Performance – Your impact drives your rewards

  • High Say-Do Ratio – We follow through on our commitments

  • Career Growth & Internal Mobility – We invest in your future

  • Collaboration & Accountability – One team delivering real results

Make an impact. Be recognized. Grow your career with us.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure clear communications with other shifts in the warehouse and office personnel as needed.

  • Assist the supervisor with the security and safety of the warehouse, the inventory and our associates.

  • Assist and direct staff in the day to day operation of the warehouse.

  • Allocate, release and assign sales orders to the appropriate staff.

  • Assists the staff in troubleshooting and problem resolution.

  • Handle expedite requests from customer service.

  • Assume day to day operational responsibility in the absence of the supervisor.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies and skills

  • Work Schedule:1st Shift. This role generally operates on a6:00AM to 2:30PM schedule.

  • Must have strong leadership experience, abilities and/or qualities.

  • Must of knowledge of RF pick/pack technology.

  • Minimum of 2 years experience working in a warehouse environment required.

  • Minimum of 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack required.

  • Minimum of 1 year experience utilizing an RF Scanner required.

  • Must be able to stand, walk, pull and bend 100% of the day on a continuous basis.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong problem resolution and reasoning abilities.

  • Must have strong initiative and self-motivational skills.

  • Must have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

  • Must be capable of utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Explorer and Outlook.

  • Strong initiative and ability to work independently.

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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