Lead

About the role

Lead and support a team of Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operators to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operations. Operate powered industrial lift trucks and order pickers to push, pull, lift, stack, and move materials as needed. Utilize handheld RF scanners with a high degree of accuracy to maintain inventory integrity. Load and unload trailers while ensuring proper load quality and material handling practices. Monitor processes within the work area and take corrective action to achieve established KPIs. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with GXO policies and procedures. Maintain 7S standards and a clean, organized work environment. Support inbound receiving activities and system-directed warehouse processes. Provide on-the-job coaching and training to team members and reinforce standard work practices. Communicate shift priorities and report operational issues and performance results to supervisors during daily shift handoffs. Foster a positive and respectful work environment while leading by example and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operators to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operations.
• Assign nightly work activities and monitor workflow to meet productivity, quality, and service objectives.
• Operate powered industrial lift trucks and order pickers to push, pull, lift, stack, and move materials as needed.
• Utilize handheld RF scanners with a high degree of accuracy to maintain inventory integrity.
• Load and unload trailers while ensuring proper load quality and material handling practices.
• Maintain 7S standards and a clean, organized work environment.
• Support inbound receiving activities and system-directed warehouse processes.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and training to team members and reinforce standard work practices.
• Communicate shift priorities and report operational issues and performance results to supervisors during daily shift handoffs.
• Foster a positive and respectful work environment while leading by example and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating PIT equipment in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a small team while maintaining accountability and engagement.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and process excellence.
• Able to prioritize work and make sound decisions to support shift objectives.
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to coach and motivate team members through example and positive influence.
• Willingness to work a rotating weekend night schedule.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to identify and implement process enhancements.

Qualifications

Previous experience operating PIT equipment in a warehouse or distribution environment. Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a small team while maintaining accountability and engagement. Strong commitment to safety, quality, and process excellence. Able to prioritize work and make sound decisions to support shift objectives. Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems preferred. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Able to coach and motivate team members through example and positive influence. Willingness to work a rotating weekend night schedule. Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to identify and implement process enhancements.

Skills

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Operational efficiency and productivity.
• Inventory management and control.
• Material handling and logistics.
• RF scanning and warehouse management systems.
• Safety protocols and compliance.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Continuous improvement and process enhancement.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options, including a rotating weekend night shift.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Weekend Night Shift, 08:00pm - 08:00am. Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday. Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday.

Company Information

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans. GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.