Weekend Warehouse Lead

About the Role

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for acting as a coach/leader of warehouse associates, training teammates to fulfill their daily tasks, and performing their own tasks. Responsibilities vary by department and may include shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, general warehouse functions, or material handling operations (e.g., forklift operations). The Lead provides backup 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 to move products or materials, load/unload, and store materials/products in designated areas.
• Complete applicable paperwork (e.g., shipping/tracking labels) per standard operating procedures and regulatory agencies (DOT, IATA, IMDG, etc.).
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections of forklift trucks using the Safety Checklist.
• Ensure the facility is inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Tackles challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Builds partnerships to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Makes timely decisions that drive progress.
• Optimize Work Processes – Focuses on continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Situational Adaptability – Adjusts approach to meet shifting demands.

Travel Requirements

This position does not require travel.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (HSA, HRA, FSA)
• Supplemental insurance (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (approximately 2 weeks, accrual starts Day 1)
• 10 Employer Paid Holidays