Warehouse Lead

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Saint Louis, MO

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: No
Department: LS-SC-USZ3 Warehouse Spruce IPS
Recruiter:Guadalupe Barragan

Hiring Manager: Carolyn Kincaid
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Your Role

MilliporeSigma has a new opening as a Warehouse Lead for the new Cell Marque business located at Spruce. Under the direction of the Spruce Warehouse Supervisor, you will develop, coordinate, and participate in daily Materials Management Supply Chain operations. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Serve as a lead over an assigned warehouse function
  • Train and provide lead work directions and guidance to assigned staff
  • Prioritize work assignments and participate in the pre-hiring and screening of new applicants
  • Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks
  • Operate inventory management programs at an advanced level and assigned software to input data and generate reports
  • Oversee and participate in the shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of supplies, equipment and chemicals and assure delivery in a timely manner
  • Prepare, maintain and submit a variety of inventory records and reports related to warehouse operations
  • Maintain warehouse operations in a clean, orderly, safe and secure condition
  • Represent the warehouse operation by interacting with internal and external customers and auditors
  • Make recommendations regarding proper storage, inventory management and warehousing procedures and improvements to improve warehouse efficiency
  • Serve as the Warehouse Supervisor in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor as assigned
  • Travel between warehouse operations

Physical Attributes:

  • Wear PPE such as safety shoes, safety glasses, lab coat, and gloves
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted & move more than 50 pounds with assistance

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of leadership experience in a warehouse or logistics environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other Life Science discipline
  • Ability to guide employees in processes and to troubleshoot the systems
  • OSHA approved forklift training
  • Proficient inSAP, SAP Next, or any warehouse management system
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and problem-solving skills

  • Pay Range for this position: $22.00-$35.00 per hour.
  • The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

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