Warehouse & Operations Floor Lead - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Warehouse & Operations Floor Lead – 1st Shift

Location: Watertown, Connecticut
Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Overtime: Available based on production needs, including occasional Saturdays

Lead from the Floor in a Hands-On Manufacturing Environment
Openwork is partnering with a globally recognized manufacturer with more than 70 years of industry success to hire an experienced Warehouse & Operations Floor Lead . This company is known for producing high-quality wooden reels used worldwide and maintaining a strong team-oriented culture focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who enjoys working hands-on, supporting warehouse operations, and helping production teams succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the 1st shift warehouse and assembly team.
• Operate sit-down forklifts to move heavy wooden reels and materials safely.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow throughout the shift.
• Train employees on safety procedures and production processes.
• Ensure quality and production standards are met.
• Read work orders and follow production schedules.
• Assist with resolving production or operational issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
• Support assembly and warehouse tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of warehouse, manufacturing, or operations lead experience required.
• Previous sit-down forklift and warehouse experience required.
• Leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong reliability and attendance record.
• Ability to lift, bend, and stand throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a labor-intensive, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Through Openwork:

• Direct hire opportunity from day one.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Weekly pay.
• Consistent first-shift schedule.

Additional Benefits:

• Overtime opportunities available.
• Long-term career stability.
• Supportive leadership and structured work environment.
• Opportunity to grow with a globally recognized manufacturer.

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