Shipping Picking Lead- HOU in Houston, Texas at Frank Kent Family of Brands

About Southwest Accessory Group

Southwest Accessories Group is committed to being the premier supplier of accessories by serving our customers with precision, responsiveness, and integrity. We fulfill their needs in an accurate and seamless manner, grounded in a culture of excellence and grit.

We strive to be the employer of choice by fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered. Through clear goals, strong communication, and aligned purpose, we provide meaningful opportunities for professional growth and personal worth.

We are dedicated to maintaining an efficient and profitable organization, ensuring long-term value creation for our owners through principled leadership and operational alignment. Our employees, our customers, and our community are our most valuable assets. It is our responsibility to provide a professional atmosphere based on sound business ethics, honesty and integrity.

Benefits

· Day Shift (No Overnights)

· Paid Holidays

· 401(k) Plan w/ match

· Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and supplemental plans.

· PTO & Sick Time

About the role

The shipping picking lead oversees the picking department to ensure proper and accurate order picking and fulfillment by managing, problem solving, organizing and retrieving inventory.

What you'll do

• Pick, label and stage orders in shipping lanes
• Responsible for all daily outbound shipments with accuracy
• Scan and verify order details
• Record and manage all impaired or damaged merchandise items
• Follow SOPs and safety guidelines
• Safely operate all picking equipment (IE: Sit Down Forklift, Stand Up Forklift, Cherry Picker and/or Deep reach truck)
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Manage all equipment safety compliance completion
• Train, lead and coach all equipment operators
• Report on all equipment and/or safety concerns

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Prior warehouse experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English
• Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate equipment (IE: sit-down forklift, stand-up Forklift, Cherry Picker, Deep Reach Truck)
• Forklift certification preferred

Physical Demands:

Standing, Walking, Reaching/Bending, Endurance, Balancing/Mobility, Manual Dexterity, Exposure to varying conditions, Repetitive Motion, Lifting to 50 lbs. consistently, safety equipment, loud noises: 8-hour work shift

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the State of Texas, it is the policy of Frank Kent Enterprises LTD to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy requests for reasonable accommodation apply to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Brandi Beall at brandib@swadtx.com.

Work Environment & Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time, on-site

May occasionally require weekends or overtime

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly: Hourly

Department: Operations

Reports To: Shipping Supervisor

Salary Band: $20.00 plus $2.00 forklift differential