About this role
Sandvik has an opportunity for a Picking Lead position in Alachua, Florida USA (greater Gainesville, FL area).
In this role, you'll coordinate the flow of daily picking activity that keeps our production lines moving — assigning work, tracking progress, owning device accountability, and serving as the primary communication link between pickers, warehouse leadership, and the broader manufacturing organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in accuracy, and enjoy keeping people and parts moving in the right direction, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
• Assign and prioritize daily picking tasks across the warehouse team based on production schedules, urgent releases, and shifting operational needs based off rig-specific needs. • Monitor warehouse email, radio traffic, and the WMS/ERP (LEAN) queue to identify newly released or time-critical picks and reroute work accordingly. (50%) • Track open picks, completion status, and pick accuracy throughout the shift, and provide regular updates to warehouse leadership on order status, productivity, and bottlenecks. (At workstation, computer) • Maintain accountability for warehouse tablets, scanners, and handheld devices — including daily distribution, collection, condition checks, and loss/damage reporting. • Escalate operational issues, inventory discrepancies, equipment problems, and resource constraints that impact picking performance, on-time fulfillment, or safety. • Model and enforce compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures, including Sandvik's Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018) standards.
Experience & Education
• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree or technical certificate preferred. • 2+ years of warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing logistics experience required. • At least 6–12 months in a lead, key operator, coordinator, or similar working-lead capacity strongly preferred. • Forklift certification preferred; must be willing and able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Skills & Knowledge
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control as far as performing transactions using the RF scanner and tablet, and order fulfillment workflows. • Proficiency with ERP (LEAN) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel). • Ability to read, interpret, and act on picking productivity, accuracy, and on-time fulfillment KPIs at the shift level.` • Sharp attention to detail and a bias for accuracy.
The Way You Work
• Clear, professional communicator — comfortable directing peers, delivering shift updates, and de-escalating floor-level issues across radio, email, Teams, and in person. • Confident giving direction to fellow team members and redirecting performance when needed, while maintaining strong working relationships. • Proactive problem-solver who surfaces issues early with proposed solutions rather than waiting for direction. • Collaborative with pickers, supervisors, planners, and assemblers — and trusted with sensitive employee information. • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.
Physical Demands & Work Environment This role is based on the warehouse floor and requires:
• Standing, walking, bending, and reaching for the majority of the shift. • Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs occasionally. • Working in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with variable temperatures, noise exposure, and forklift traffic. • Consistent use of required PPE. • Successful completion of a non-DOT physical, audiogram, and lift test as part of Sandvik's "Fit for Work" program.
Benefits We offer a competitive total rewards package, including:
• Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, telemedicine) starting 30 days after hire. • Paid vacation with up to 80 hours rollover. • Paid parental leave (eligibility after 12 months) • 401(k) with 5% annual salary contribution + 50% match on the first 6% starting 90 days after hire. • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support. • A diverse, inclusive workplace where innovation thrives.
How to Apply Apply online at https://www.sandvik.com/careers. Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact hrsupport.us@sandvik.com.