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Warehouse Lead – Weekend Days (Friday–Sunday, 12-Hour Shifts)
Location: West Jordan, UT
Company: Freight Breakers LLC
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Friday–Sunday | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12-Hour Shifts)
Pay: Competitive – Based on Experience
Lead the Team. Drive Results. Build Your Future.
Freight Breakers is seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Warehouse Lead to join our growing operations team. If you thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment, enjoy leading people, and take pride in improving productivity while maintaining a safe workplace, this is the opportunity for you.
As a Warehouse Lead, you will oversee daily warehouse operations, lead a team of 15–30 associates, coordinate trailer flow, and work alongside Supervisors to ensure operational success. This is a working leadership role—not a desk position. You'll spend your shift on the warehouse floor coaching employees, solving problems, and keeping operations moving efficiently.
What You'll Do
Operational Leadership
- Lead and motivate a team of 15–30 warehouse associates.
- Coordinate unloading, loading, pallet breakdown, staging, and warehouse operations.
- Assign work based on operational priorities and labor needs.
- Maintain steady workflow throughout the shift.
- Identify bottlenecks and adjust staffing to maximize productivity.
- Support Supervisors with real-time operational updates and labor planning.
- Rotate between work areas as business demands change.
Productivity & Performance
- Monitor employee productivity and workflow throughout the shift.
- Coach associates to improve quality, safety, and Cases Per Hour (CPH).
- Track trailer progress and production goals.
- Report staffing levels, completed work, and operational concerns.
- Assist in achieving daily customer and company performance goals.
Safety Leadership
- Enforce all warehouse safety procedures.
- Promote proper lifting techniques and safe unloading practices.
- Ensure safe operation of pallet jacks and dock equipment.
- Immediately address unsafe behaviors or hazardous conditions.
- Conduct daily housekeeping to maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Communication
- Clearly communicate expectations and production goals to team members.
- Maintain professional communication with Supervisors and Site Management.
- Escalate operational concerns through the proper chain of command.
- Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
Qualifications
- Previous warehouse leadership experience preferred.
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees.
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations and productivity metrics.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a rapidly changing environment.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality are required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand, walk, bend, and work throughout a 12-hour shift.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Experience
- Warehouse Lead, Team Lead, Shift Lead, Supervisor, or equivalent leadership experience.
- Loading and unloading trailers.
- Distribution center, logistics, freight handling, or fulfillment operations.
- Knowledge of productivity metrics such as Cases Per Hour (CPH).
- Experience maintaining safety and quality standards.
Why Join Freight Breakers?
- Permanent full-time position.
- Three-day work week with 12-hour shifts.
- Opportunities for advancement into Supervisor and Management positions.
- Leadership development and ongoing training.
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Stable work with a growing company.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Make a direct impact on daily operations and customer success.
Schedule
Weekend Days
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Apply Today!
If you're a dependable leader who enjoys working alongside your team, solving operational challenges, and driving performance, we'd love to hear from you.