Warehouse Department Lead

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858,Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.

Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace.

Hajoca is one of those trade names and is looking for a Warehouse Department Lead at their Spokane, WA location.

Pay for Warehouse Department Lead is between $46,000 and $60,000 per year at this location.


Do you have a strong work ethic and experience in a warehouse environment? Are you safety conscious and service-oriented? Do you have the initiative to implement process improvements and lead a department? If so, we’d like you to join our Warehouse team as a Warehouse Department Lead.


About the Role:
The Warehouse Department Lead fully and directly manages all warehouse operations ensuring they are conducted in a safe, secure, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective manner. They are the primary point of contact between Profit Center sales and operations personnel.

In this role, you will:

• Develop strategies and goals for warehouse operations, such as process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to assess warehouse performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize warehouse processes, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify potential risks and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect warehouse assets, minimize liability, and ensure business continuity.


• Ensure that merchandise is received and stored in an efficient and economical manner and maintain required records in conformance with company policy.
• Supervise, schedule and train warehouse and delivery staff to ensure safe and efficient operation of all warehouse functions.
• Supervise the proper routing, loading, and preparation of orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with customer instructions.
• Review and maintain appropriate DOT records and physical examination certificates for drivers, ensure current training certification for forklift/material handling equipment operators.
• Supervise and schedule the maintenance of all company delivery vehicles and material handling equipment in use in the warehouse.


• Recommend purchases of warehouse equipment; keep abreast of new warehousing methods.
• Maintain the safety of warehouse operations in compliance with the company’s Safety Standards, OSHA and any other applicable regulations.

• Maintain the security of warehouse and grounds to protect the Profit Center’s assets.


• Resolve all delivery complaints and receiving disputes quickly and effectively.
• Perform all job functions in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards.
• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.


About You:


• 5+ years of warehouse receiving and material handling experience
• Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center preferred
• Be able to drive a vehicle over 10,0001 lbs. As a non-CDL driver, you must:

◦ Be at least 21 years old

◦ Possess a proper and valid driver’s license

◦ Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy

◦ Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and again at least every two years while employed and performing this job function.


Our ideal candidate will also:

• Have experience in warehouse management, or a similar role, with a strong understanding of warehouse operations.


• Be able t