Warehouse Lead

Department: Warehouse Job Title: Warehouse Lead Location: Irwindale


Reports to: WH Supervisor

Hours: Non-exempt

Job Type: Full time On-site

Position Overview

The Warehouse Lead is a hands-on, working lead role responsible for coordinating daily warehouse activities and supporting the Warehouse Supervisor in executing warehouse and/or receiving operations. This role serves as a point of contact on the floor, helping ensure orders are prepared, documented, and shipped accurately and on time while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.


This is an operational role that includes performing hands-on warehouse duties, including operating a forklift / stand-up reach as needed to support warehouse and/or receiving material movement.


The Warehouse Lead does not have direct supervisory authority and does not make decisions related to hiring, discipline, corrective action, scheduling, or performance evaluations. All employee-related issues are reported to and handled by the Warehouse Supervisor.


The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with potential weekend work based on business needs.


Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Coordination
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities, including organizing orders, preparing shipments, and ensuring finished goods are packed and shipped accurately and on time.
• Prepare, verify, and organize warehouse documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Operate a forklift / stand-up reach and other material-handling equipment as needed to load, unload, stage, and move finished goods and materials.
• Ensure shipments align with customer orders, carrier requirements, and internal procedures. Floor Leadership & Support
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for warehouse associates regarding workflow, priorities, and standard operating procedures.


• View phone number on click.appcast.io • 2745 Huntington Drive, Duarte CA, 91010


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• Provide direction and support to team members during daily operations to help maintain
efficient workflow.
• Escalate employee concerns, attendance issues, performance concerns, or safety violations to the Warehouse Supervisor for review and action.
• Support onboarding and training of new warehouse associates by demonstrating proper processes, equipment use, and safety expectations.


Inventory & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with warehouse and inventory teams to ensure materials are accurately received, logged into Deacom, and stored appropriately.
• Communicate warehouse-related issues (delays, damages, discrepancies) to the Warehouse Supervisor and Customer Service team for resolution.
• Partner with Customer Service and Sales to relay shipment status and operational updates as needed.


Safety & Compliance
• Follow all safety policies and encourage safe work practices, including proper material
handling and equipment use.
• Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Identify potential safety concerns and report them to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Support safety initiatives by reinforcing training and participating in safety discussions or audits as requested.


Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Provide suggestions and feedback to the Warehouse Supervisor for process improvements related to packing, warehouse methods, and turnaround time.


Education
• High School Diploma or GED required


• View phone number on click.appcast.io • 2745 Huntington Drive, Duarte CA, 91010


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Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in warehouse and logistics.
• Prior experience operating a forklift; valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required.
• Experience with warehouse software and ERP systems (Deacom preferred).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate work and support team members without direct supervisory authority.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as required.


Key Clarification
• This is a non-exempt working lead role.
• No authority over hiring, discipline, evaluations, or corrective action.
• All employee-related matters are reported to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Focus is on coordination, support, and execution, not supervision.


Simple Job Duties:


LIFTING


CARRYING


Never


Occasionally Up to 3 hrs.


Frequently 3-6 hrs.


Constantly 6-8+ hrs.


Height From/to


Never


Occasionally Up to 3 hrs.


Frequently 3-6 hrs.


Constantly 6-8+ hrs.


Distance


0-10 lbs.


X


W/S


X


1 - 10 ft


11-25 lbs.


X


G/W


X


1 - 10 ft


26-50 lbs.


X


X


51-75 lbs.


X


X


76-100 lbs.


X


X


100+ lbs.


X


X


KEY: G: Ground K: Knee W: Waist C: Chest S: Shoulder AS: Above Shoulder @ with assistance


ACTIVITY


NEVER 0 hours


OCCASIONALLY


< 1 hr. Up to 3 hours


FREQUENTLY 3-6 hours


CONSTANTLY 6-8+ hours


Sitting


X


Walking


X


Standing


X


• View phone number on click.appcast.io • 2745 Huntington Drive, Duarte CA, 91010


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Bending (neck)


X


Bending (waist)


X


Squatting


X


Climbing


X


Kneeling


X


Crawling


X


Twisting (neck)


X


Twisting (waist)


X


Repetitive Hand Use Required


X - Yes


Simple Grasping with Hand - Dominant


X


Simple Grasping with Hand - Nondominant


X


Power Grasping - Dominant hand


X


Power Grasping - Non-Dominant hand


X


Pincher Grasping - Dominant hand


X - Repetitive


Pincher Grasping - Nondominant hand


X - Repetitive


Keyboarding


X


Mouse use


X


Fine Manipulation - Dominant hand


X


Fine Manipulating - Nondominant hand


X


Pushing-Pulling - Dominant hand


X


Pushing-Pulling - Nondominant hand


X


Reaching Above Shoulder


X


Reaching Below Shoulder


X