Automated Picking (AutoStore) Team Lead

Automated Picking (AutoStore) Team Lead 

The Automated Picking (AutoStore) Team Lead plays a crucial role in the daily operations of the Famous Supply Distribution Center. In this role, you will be an active daily participant in all AutoStore system functions. You will provide support and direction to Associates working within the automated picking system and collaborate with engineering and management to continuously improve processes. You will also support training and onboarding, act as a point person for problem solving and escalations, and make a critical impact on our business as a leader in automation. 

Starting wage: $20/hour + based on experience 

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

• Operating the AutoStore automated picking system 

• Loading, picking, packing, sorting, and pallet consolidation 

• Ensuring equipment is loaded properly and accurately 

• Training Associates under the guidance of Warehouse and Shift Managers 

• Ensuring best practices and safety protocols are followed 

• Collaborating with Engineering and Management to: 

•   - Optimize system performance 

•   - Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 

•   - Identify and troubleshoot technical issues 

• Providing clear direction and expectations for all Associates 

• Supporting small projects and maintenance work 

• Cleaning and general upkeep of the AutoStore area 

• Handling products with care to prevent damage 

Required Experience and Skills: 

• Strong communication and leadership skills 

• Problem-solving ability, especially in technical and operational contexts 

• 1–3 years of Team Lead experience in a warehouse or automated system setting 

• Experience using warehouse equipment and automation systems 

• Strong integrity and reliability—you will help set the tone, energy, and expectations of Associates 

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs 

• Ability to stand on feet for the majority of an 8-hour day 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Preferred Experience and Skills: 

• 3–5 years of experience in a warehouse setting with progressive responsibility in a Lead role 

• Experience with AutoStore or similar automated picking systems 

• Building industry experience and requisite product knowledge 

• Experience using RF scanners 

• Safety training 

• Forklift certification 

What Makes Us Famous!

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 401K Employer Match
• Bonus Opportunity
• Strong Culture through our 40 Fundamentals
• Family Atmosphere
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Leadership Development Program
• Career Growth Opportunities

Famous Supply is a wholesale distributor committed to serving contractors, builders and remodelers in the HVAC, Plumbing, Building Products, Lighting, and Industrial/PVF segments.

Since 1933, Famous has been a family-owned business that treats its associates like family. Our 5 Core Values are Family, Trust, Communication, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We bring those Core Values to life every day by practicing our 40 Fundamentals for Living the Famous Way (https://famous-supply.com/famous-40-fundamentals/)!

To learn more about what makes us Famous, visit Famous-Supply.com!

We continually strive to create a diverse work culture and seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we hire the best, most creative talent on our team. Famous Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic under federal, state and local law, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

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Client-provided location(s): Cleveland, OH

Job ID: 10246127

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-28T18:31:51