Warehouse Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Lead – 2nd Shift

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse and material-handling activities within a manufacturing facility. This position provides hands-on leadership to the warehouse team while ensuring materials are safely and efficiently received, stored, moved, staged, and prepared for production and customer shipments. The Warehouse Lead will operate a sit-down forklift, coordinate material movement, help maintain accurate inventory, support shipping and receiving activities, and ensure warehouse operations are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Pay Rate: Starting at $21 per hour
Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 2:30 PM–11:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily warehouse activities and provide direction to warehouse associates.
• Serve as a hands-on working lead, assisting with material handling, shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to load, unload, transport, and stage materials throughout the facility.
• Coordinate the movement of raw materials, finished products, intermediate products, and other materials between warehouse and production areas.
• Ensure materials are available to production according to established schedules and location plans.
• Prepare products and materials for production and customer shipments.
• Verify quantities, materials, labels, and documentation to ensure shipments and receipts are accurate.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with maintaining accurate warehouse inventory records.
• Complete and review warehouse paperwork and enter information into company systems, including delivery notes, invoices, customer orders, and other documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials and compare quantities and documentation against requirements.
• Help train and coach warehouse associates on proper material-handling procedures, safety practices, and company expectations.
• Monitor warehouse organization and ensure materials are properly stored, labeled, and staged.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and production environment.
• Ensure team members follow company safety, quality, environmental, and workplace policies.
• Work closely with production, shipping, receiving, and other departments to resolve material and workflow issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, material flow, organization, and productivity.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing activities.
• Report inventory discrepancies, safety concerns, equipment issues, and other operational problems to management.
• Perform other warehouse and material-handling duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse experience with sit-down forklift operation is required .
• Previous lead, team lead, or supervisory experience is preferred.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately enter information into company systems.
• Ability to read and understand warehouse documentation, labels, shipping/receiving paperwork, and production requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide direction and work effectively with a team.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials as required by the position.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.

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When you work with AtWork, you’re not just submitting an application and hoping someone calls. We work for you. Our recruiters take the time to understand your experience, skills, goals, and what you’re looking for in your next opportunity.

Company Description

When you work with AtWork, you’re not just submitting an application and hoping someone calls. We work for you. Our recruiters take the time to understand your experience, skills, goals, and what you’re looking for in your next opportunity.