Warehouse Lead

Job Title: Warehouse Lead – Shipping, Receiving & Distribution (Eyecare Products)

Job Description

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing daily shipping, receiving, inventory control, and distribution activities within a fast-paced eyecare manufacturing and distribution environment. This role supports the movement of optical products, including eyeglass lenses, frames, and related materials, while helping coordinate warehouse operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, and providing leadership to warehouse team members. The Warehouse Lead ensures orders are processed accurately, customer deliveries are completed on time, and warehouse operations run efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of eyewear products, lenses, frames, and related inventory.

• Coordinate and prioritize warehouse workflow, assigning tasks and assisting team members to meet production and shipping deadlines.

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and system records.

• Prepare, package, and ship customer orders while ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with company standards.

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation of discrepancies.

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to management and purchasing teams.

• Coordinate carrier pickups, deliveries, and shipment tracking to ensure on-time customer service.

• Investigate and resolve shipping, receiving, inventory, and logistics issues as they arise.

• Train and support warehouse associates on shipping procedures, inventory management, safety practices, and quality standards.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation within SAP or other warehouse management systems.

• Ensure warehouse organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety procedures.

• Collaborate with customer service, production, and operations teams to support business objectives and customer requirements.

Essential Skills

• Experience leading shipping, receiving, warehouse, or distribution operations.

• Strong inventory management and inventory control experience.

• Experience performing cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy resolution.

• Knowledge of order fulfillment, picking, packing, and shipping processes.

• Familiarity with logistics coordination, carrier management, and shipment tracking.

• Ability to prioritize workloads and support day-to-day warehouse operations.

• Strong leadership skills with experience training or mentoring warehouse personnel.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and inventory records.

• Forklift and material handling experience preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using SAP, WMS systems, or other inventory management software.

• Prior experience in an optical, medical device, healthcare, manufacturing, or distribution environment preferred.

• Understanding of quality control procedures and handling of precision products such as lenses and eyewear components.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple departments.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional logistics or supply chain experience preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing eyecare company in Danbury that helps deliver high-quality vision products to customers nationwide. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within warehouse operations while working alongside a supportive and close-knit team. The company offers a stable environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a direct impact on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse and distribution facility supporting the storage, handling, and shipment of eyeglass lenses, frames, and optical products. The environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and focused on accuracy, quality, and customer service. The Warehouse Lead will spend time both performing hands-on warehouse functions and coordinating daily operational activities to ensure smooth workflow and on-time deliveries.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Danbury, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Danbury,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.