Warehouse Lead - Day Shift

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Job Summary

Lead and coordinate warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory management, efficient material flow, and timely shipping and receiving.

Primary Duties

Demonstrate proficiency in all warehouse areas—receiving, staging, material movement, finished goods handling, working with ICS, packing, labeling, and shipping—and step into any area as needed to support daily operations.

Collaborate with Warehouse Leadership and Operations throughout the day to share updates, align on priorities, ensure smooth handoffs, and keep workflows on track.

Schedule LTL and FTL shipments, work with carriers to ensure on-time performance, resolve logistical issues, and maintain accurate shipping records that meet quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Partner with the Inventory Control Specialist to ensure products are stored, picked, and replenished correctly, supporting accurate inventory and reliable order fulfillment.

Conduct training for new hires and cross-training for current staff, ensure adherence to WI, SOPs, safety, and quality standards, and provide ongoing coaching to support consistent performance.

Support continuous improvement efforts, assist with special projects or audits, model professionalism and company values, and step in to provide hands-on help as needed to meet daily business demands.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and mathematical skills.

Advanced computer skills including MRP systems, email, chat, internet and scanning systems.

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes or areas of responsibility.

Physical Requirement :

Must be able to properly lift, pack, stack and wrap up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and handling of materials throughout the shift.

Ability to safely operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment (training provided if needed).

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to touch, grasp, handle and feel items.

Must be able to safely navigate fast-paced production and storage areas.

Exposure to fluctuating temperatures; warehouse may reach up to 90°F during summer months and may be cooler during winter

Must be able to safely navigate fast-paced production and storage areas with frequent equipment and foot traffic. 

Education / Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum 2 years prior warehouse experience

Preferred 5 years of prior warehouse experience; or 2 years with PTI.