Warehouse Lead- 1st shift Monday -Thursday 6am - 4:30pm Starting pay $25.62/hr

About the role

As a Warehouse Lead at Kenco Logistics, you’ll act as a coach and leader for warehouse associates while performing your own daily tasks. Responsibilities vary by department and may include shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, general warehouse functions, or material handling (e.g., forklift operations). You’ll provide backup support to the supervisor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers, including Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and annual recertification training.
• Conduct EIP, performance, and maintenance observations.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment (e.g., clamp/slip sheet equipment) to move products or materials for distribution; load, unload, and store materials/products in designated areas.
• Complete applicable paperwork (e.g., shipping/tracking labels) per standard operating procedures and regulatory agency requirements (e.g., DOT, IATA, IMDG).
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections on forklift trucks using the Safety Checklist.
• Ensure the facility is inspection-ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to the supervisor.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Review and analyze daily production reports.
• Serve as backup for other warehouse roles as needed.
• Additional duties may apply depending on the specific department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Minimum 2 years of prior warehouse/distribution operations experience.
• 6 months of leadership or supervisory experience and/or training in a distribution environment.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.

Skills

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality: Making timely, effective decisions to keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes: Knowing the most efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts).
• Supplemental insurance (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (approximately 2 weeks, accrual begins on Day 1).
• 10 paid holidays.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this job is $20.89 - $31.36 per hour.

Travel is not expected for this position.