Warehouse Lead

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers.

About the role

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for acting as a coach/leader of warehouse associates. The role involves coaching and training teammates to fulfill their individual daily tasks in addition to the Lead’s own tasks. Responsibilities may vary by department and can include shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, general warehouse functions, or material handling operations (e.g., forklift operators). The Lead will provide backup to the supervisor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers and conduct Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and annual recertification training.
• Conduct EIP, performance, and maintenance observations.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution, such as clamp/slip sheet equipment; load, unload, and store materials/products in designated areas.
• Complete applicable paperwork (e.g., shipping/tracking labels) per standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory agencies (e.g., DOT, IATA, IMDG).
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities as needed and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• 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 to 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 experience in leadership or supervisory roles 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 tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Schedule

Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM

Pay

The approximate pay range for this job is $21.84 - $32.79 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off (approximately 2 weeks; accrual begins on Day 1 of employment).
• Employer-Paid Holidays (10 days).