Warehouse Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Lead

Location: New Castle, DE

Industry: Warehousing / Logistics / Supply Chain

Job Category: Warehouse Operations / Lead

Compensation: $23/hour

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite

About the Opportunity

A growing warehouse operation in New Castle, Delaware is seeking a Warehouse Lead to support daily logistics, inventory, and warehouse operations while serving as a hands-on leader for the team. This position works closely with the Warehouse Supervisor and serves as a backup site leader when needed.

This is a working lead role that combines leadership responsibilities with active participation in warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehousing, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and team leadership within a fast-paced logistics environment.

What You'll Do

● Serve as a working lead and backup to the Warehouse Supervisor, supporting daily warehouse operations

● Help supervise, coach, and train warehouse team members

● Coordinate warehouse activities including receiving, storage, inventory management, and outbound shipments

● Verify incoming materials and ensure inventory is properly organized and stored

● Assist with inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, and maintaining accurate records

● Track operational performance and communicate status updates to warehouse leadership

● Support shipment planning and consolidation efforts to improve efficiency and reduce transportation costs

● Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, carriers, and internal teams

● Ensure service commitments are met regarding quality, quantity, and delivery timelines

● Reinforce warehouse security procedures and inventory control practices

● Promote and maintain a safe work environment while supporting company safety initiatives

● Assist with developing and maintaining warehouse procedures and work instructions

● Monitor key operational metrics and support reporting efforts

● Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings

● Perform additional duties as assigned

What You Bring

● 1+ year of warehouse lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience

● Experience in warehousing, logistics, supply chain, inventory control, or distribution operations

● Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience preferred

● Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills

● Detail-oriented with the ability to track inventory and operational performance

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Ability to work collaboratively with team members, vendors, and management

● Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook

● Forklift experience with the ability to successfully complete internal forklift certification

● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the shift

● Ability to pass a physical fitness assessment

What's Offered

● $23/hour compensation

● Stable, full-time onsite position

● Opportunity to grow into warehouse leadership and management roles

● Hands-on leadership experience in a critical logistics operation

● Collaborative team environment with long-term career growth potential