Lead Warehouse Associate
Req ID: 48775
Date: Jun 26, 2026
Location:
La Porte, TX, US, 77571
Company: Sonepar
Brand: Summit Electric Supply
There's a Place for You at Summit Electric Supply.
A career at Summit Electric Supply is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Summit Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory, or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.
Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Summit Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
Title: Warehouse Lead
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor/Manager or Operations Manager
Customers served: Summit's external customers, vendors, manufacturer's representatives and suppliers. Internal customers include warehouse, counter, sales associates and any member of the Summit Team.
Role Summary:Primarily responsible for supervising and assisting all Warehouse/Driver Associates in assisting internal and external Summit customers with the acquisition and delivery of Summit products and questions regarding purchases. Exceptional service to external and internal customers is critical to the success of this position. Additionally, the Warehouse Lead must effectively partner with other Summit Team members, in particular the CSR Supervisor, Counter Supervisor, Counter Associates and CSR's as needed to maintain levels of excellence throughout Summit.
Principal Accountabilities:
Supervise all Warehouse Associates in shipping/receiving.
Pull and check customer tickets to fulfill orders. Prepare customer orders for shipment if necessary.
Package and ship Summit products to customers as necessary. Receive additional products on daily basis to replenish branches.
Assists Counter Associate's in fulfilling customer needs during times when additional assistance is needed to meet customer demand.
Understands product capabilities, warranties, produce usages and challenges, to further educate and serve external customer.
Perform other related duties as assigned and as necessary depending on the location.
Lead and supervise all order picking activities including WMS order management system.
Coordinate and enforce all program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
Manage customer specific requirements
Measures - Responsible for picking quality and productivity
Implement and maintain lean initiatives and culture.
Maintain physical condition of equipment, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
Ensure warehouse and respective outside areas are neat and clean at all times.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Previous warehouse experience
Previous leadership experience
Ability to build relationships with and supervise others
Strong customer service orientation
Time management - strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Flexibility - ability to effectively adapt to change
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent driving record
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
Demonstrated strong work ethic.
Beneficial Skills and Experience
Previous supervisory experience within a warehouse
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
Desire to complete EPEC series and other Summit trainings
Physical Challenges
Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis
Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment
Ability to operate commercial vehicles
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Much of job is located inside warehouse area, however, must be willing to work outside on an occasional basis.
Additional challenges may arise, at which time; Summit may revise this job description.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
Healthcare plans
Dental & vision
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Summit Electric Supply offers tuition reimbursement, and earned wage access.
We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
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Learn more athttps://summit.com/about-us
Summit Electric Supply is part of the Sonepar family of brands:https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com .
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