Distribution Associate Lead

What Drives Success

Join a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement drive our success! As a Distribution Associate Lead, you’ll play a key role in keeping our Parts Distribution Center running smoothly by coordinating daily warehouse activities, supporting your team, and working alongside others to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient operations. This hands-on leadership role is a great opportunity to make an impact, build your skills, and contribute to a culture where teamwork and great performance are valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate work assignments, staffing priorities, and task sequencing based on operational needs.
• Monitor safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and productivity performance and communicate concerns promptly.
• Train and coach employees on standard work, equipment use, quality expectations, and safe work practices.
• Verify work completion, address routine process issues, and escalate exceptions requiring management support.
• Support cycle counts, process audits, housekeeping, 5S, and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and timely service to internal and external customers.

What We Are Looking For

Experience and Qualifications

• Ability to work 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday.
• Prior warehouse experience and demonstrated ability to train, coordinate, or guide the work of others are preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety rules, product labels, and shipping or receiving documents.
• Basic math, counting, measurement, and data-entry skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and use barcode scanners, warehouse management systems, enterprise resource planning systems, computers, and other job-related technology.
• Effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow standard work, meet safety and productivity expectations, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the assigned shift, including overtime, weekends, or schedule changes when business needs require.
• High school diploma is optional, but preferred.

 Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on site in a distribution center environment and remain active for most of the shift, including frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, and handle parts, cartons, or materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with team or mechanical assistance used for heavier or awkward items in accordance with safety procedures.
• Ability to work at varying heights and around racks, conveyors, docks, trailers, pallets, and powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely operate or work near material-handling equipment after completing required training and authorization.
• Ability to use scanners, computers, warehouse systems, printers, and standard office equipment and to read labels, displays, and documentation accurately.
• Ability to work in areas that may include temperature variation, noise, dust, and vehicle or equipment traffic.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all safety and ergonomic practices.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

Here at Lennox we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.  Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves.  Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is an hourly non-exempt role. The starting pay range for this role and market is between $23.00 - $25.00/hour. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible to earn overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week (or as otherwise required by state law).

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 10 days paid time off, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization.  They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions, please contact [email protected].

Who We Are

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.