Warehouse Lead Weekend Shift Fri-Sun 6:00PM - 6:00AM
About the role
At Kenco Logistics, 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. The Warehouse Lead acts as a coach and leader of warehouse associates, responsible for training teammates to fulfill their daily tasks while also completing their own. Responsibilities vary by department and may include shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, general warehouse functions, or operating material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts). The Lead provides backup support to the supervisor as needed.
Responsibilities
- Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers, including conducting 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 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 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, supervision, or related 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 urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively 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 shifting demands.
Benefits
- Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
- Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Basic Life 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 employer holidays.
Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. Team members are expected to uphold the company’s three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should pursue operational excellence, innovation, and growth with the company.