Warehouse Lead - NIGHT SHIFT

Warehouse Lead - Night Shift

Department: Operations/Warehouse

Reports To: Assoc. Director of Logistics

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Michigan City, IN

Schedule: Monday Friday, 10:00pm 6:30am CST

Lead the Shift. Keep Things Moving.

When the day winds down, the work doesn't stop. As our Warehouse Night Shift Lead, you'll take ownership of the evening operation and help ensure our warehouse team finishes strong.

You'll lead by example, keep priorities on track, help your team succeed, and make sure products are handled accurately, safely, and efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to get things done and enjoys helping others do their best work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and support warehouse employees during the night shift
• Assign work and help prioritize daily warehouse activities
• Monitor workflow to ensure orders, shipments, and other priorities are completed accurately and on time
• Provide hands-on assistance with picking, packing, receiving, loading, unloading, and inventory activities
• Ensure products are handled carefully and warehouse procedures are followed
• Monitor productivity, accuracy, attendance, and overall performance of team
• Provide coaching and direction to employees as needed
• Communicate important updates, issues, and operational needs to warehouse management
• Help troubleshoot problems and find practical solutions when challenges arise
• Ensure the warehouse remains clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift
• Follow and reinforce company safety policies and procedures
• Assist with inventory counts and investigate inventory discrepancies
• Ensure equipment is used properly and safely
• Complete shift handoffs and communicate outstanding priorities to the incoming team
• Help ensure the warehouse is properly secured and ready for the next business day
• Perform other warehouse and leadership duties as needed

What You Bring:

We're looking for someone who understands that leadership isn't about standing on the sidelines. It's about being willing to jump in, setting an example, and helping the team succeed.

Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material-handling experience is required
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to learn and effectively use warehouse systems and technology
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety and operating procedures
• Must be able to become certified and maintain certification through an OSHA approved forklift certification program.

You'll be successful in this role if you are:

• Dependable and accountable
• Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions
• A strong communicator who can give clear direction
• Able to motivate and support a team
• Organized and able to prioritize competing demands
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
• Comfortable working independently with limited direct supervision
• Safety-minded and committed to maintaining a safe workplace
• Willing to roll up your sleeves and work alongside the team
• Calm and solution-oriented when unexpected issues arise

Why Join Us

The night shift plays a critical role in keeping our operation moving. While much of the business day has wrapped up, our warehouse team is still making sure orders are processed, inventory is organized, and we're ready for what comes next.

As the Night Shift Lead, you'll be trusted to keep the team focused, the operation running, and the warehouse ready for tomorrow.

Work Environment & Perks:

• Retention Bonus ($250 after successful completion of 90 days, and another $250 after completion of 180 days, subject to applicable payroll taxes).
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Starts 1st of month after 30 days)
• 401(k) with matching
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability Insurance covered by company.
• Costco Membership
• 11 Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) schedule
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits such as (Critical Illness, Term-Life Insurance for self and family members, etc.)
• Shoe Code for ordering proper footwear at little to no cost to you.

Physical & Work Environment:

• Stand and/or walk for 8 hours
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds, up to 80 lbs. if in freight
• Lift, bend reach above the head, kneel, crouch, during shifts
• Push, pull, lift, and bend while handling product
• Ability to consistently work at a fast pace and maintain high scores for productivity and accuracy
• Work with and around moving mechanical equipment
• Noise levels and temperature may vary throughout the warehouse

Work Environment:

• The work environment requires exposure to a typical warehouse environment which requires the use of personal protective equipment such as hardhats in certain areas. Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided.

Career Path:

The Warehouse Lead Night Shift has various career paths that could be followed. All Associates are encouraged to have discussions with their supervisor and the Human Resources Department to view job descriptions and requirements for career advancement.

MON-FRI 10PM-6:30AM