Warehouse operations lead

Warehouse Operations Lead

Location: Edwardsville, KS

Schedule: Mon - Thu | 4 AM - 4 PM (Guaranteed 3-day weekends!)

Type: Direct-Hire / Full-Time

Pay: $62,000 - $70,000/yr + Full Benefits

Why You'll Love This Role Looking for true leadership ownership without sacrificing your life outside of work? This direct-hire role gives you the authority to run the show, paired with a reliable schedule that lets you reclaim every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

• 3-Day Weekends Every Week: Work Mon-Thu and enjoy 3 consecutive days off to recharge or spend time with family.
• Lead from the Front: Drive daily success hands-on on the floor rather than just sitting behind a desk.
• Direct-Hire Stability: Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off (PTO).
• Predictable Hours: Know your schedule well in advance with clear daily goals and zero guesswork.

What Makes This Workplace Special We believe high-performing teams thrive on clarity and mutual respect. You won't have to guess what success looks like-our streamlined processes give you clear, achievable daily targets. You'll lead a collaborative environment where active problem-solvers are valued, hands-on leaders earn instant respect, and keeping a positive culture is top priority.

What You'll Do

• Inbound/Outbound Logistics: Oversee trailer unloading, pallet scanning, and cross-dock distribution for local and regional freight.
• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor temporary pickers/sorters, set up scanner workstations ahead of shifts, and troubleshoot mis-racked packages.
• Labor Management: Monitor daily volume metrics to adjust labor efficiently and eliminate wasted spend.
• Process Discipline: Enforce safety and standard operating procedures (SOPs) using structured daily checklists.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ Years Experience: Background in warehouse leadership, cross-docking, or parcel distribution.
• Hands-On Approach: Able to walk the floor, lift/stage freight, and work alongside your team during 12-hour shifts.
• Tech & Metric Savvy: Comfortable with handheld scanners, WMS software, and data-driven staffing decisions.

salary: $62,000 - $70,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 3:30 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Inbound & Outbound Logistics: Lead trailer unloading operations, scan incoming pallets, and manage package distribution. Ensure proper routing of pallets staying locally versus those loading onto regional outbound trailers.
• Package Handling & Staging: Hands-on scanning and sorting of packages onto designated driver racks; resolve mis-racked or misrouted items immediately.
• Equipment & Shift Readiness: Prepare scanning hardware, equipment, and workstations ahead of temporary shift start times to maximize labor efficiency from minute one.
• Team Leadership & Labor Control: Supervise temporary pickers and sorters. Actively monitor throughput numbers, track labor ratios, and make dynamic staffing adjustments (cutting labor when volume drops) to control operational costs.
• Process & Checklist Adherence: Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and verify that all daily operational checklists are completed meticulously without shortcutting steps.
• Scheduling & Workforce Planning: Manage weekly shift schedules and coordinate temp agency staffing to match operational demand.

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The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• Operations
• Business operations
• Instructing
• Influencing
• Standing
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.