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Union - Team Lead - Operations

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Location
New Brighton, MN
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Job overview

The Union Team Lead - Operations performs warehouse tasks and supports supervisors by checking work, directing assignments, mentoring junior staff, and monitoring workflow and performance metrics. The role includes receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly, housekeeping, and operating warehouse equipment. It does not involve human-resources decisions such as hiring, firing, discipline, performance management, or determining pay increases.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Following DirectionBasic Computer SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

High School Degree or EquivalentAssociate's Degree or College DiplomaFirst Aid CertificationForklift License2+ Years General Warehouse Experience1+ Years Senior Operations Associate or Similar Experience

Full job description

As a Union - Team Lead - Operations you will perform work with a higher level of responsibility then Senior Operations Associate. You will be responsible for accurately performing assigned warehouse tasks including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly, as well as housekeeping of general areas. You will comply with operational, audit, safety and all other company policies. You will check work and assists the Supervisor in directing and controlling work of other associates and job assignments. However, there is no involvement in HR matters such as hiring, firing, discipline, performance management, determining pay increases, etc. You will also act as mentor to develop junior staff and have expert level knowledge of functional area under supervision.

Shift : Monday through Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Responsibilities:

  • Directly assists Supervisors and performs supervisory responsibilities when assigned, including: executing corrective actions, mentoring and training junior employees, and driving a positive work environment for strong employee morale

  • Monitors workflow and completion rates, error rates, return metrics, and coordinates reporting to and from management

  • Help maintain a safe work environment by performing a daily safety walk and communicating findings to Supervisors, monitoring compliance with safety regulation requirements, and participation within safety committees.

  • Perform all the tasks of a Senior Operations Associate when necessary, including picking, packing, cutting, shipping, receiving, and operating warehouse equipment.

Qualifications

  • High School Degree or Equivalent required, Associates’ Degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) preferred

  • First aid certification and Forklift license are an asset

  • 2 years of general warehouse experience

  • 1-2 years of experience as a Senior Operations Associate or similar

  • Ability to follow direction.

  • Basic computer skills.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,791 open Warehouse Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$69–90K/yr333 salary ranges
  • Minnesota median$23–27/hr21 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 38 open Warehouse Operations jobs in Minnesota and 1,791 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Warehouse Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (939 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 684 of the 1,791 open Warehouse Operations jobs (38%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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