Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Forklift, High School Diploma, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Loading/Unloading, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Control, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Training, Sanitation, Shipping Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Warehousing
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Team Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations, support team performance, and ensure safe and efficient material handling processes. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, warehouse experience, and a hands-on approach to operations.
The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, inventory control, employee training, safety compliance, and workflow organization to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Warehouse Operations & Inventory Control
- Coordinate loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments
- Ensure proper staging and storage of products according to procedures
- Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory audits
- Address product damage, quality concerns, and inventory discrepancies
- Support shipping and receiving operations as needed
Team Leadership & Scheduling
- Assign daily tasks and organize workflows for warehouse personnel
- Provide hands-on training and coaching to team members
- Monitor employee performance and communicate issues or successes to management
- Assist with scheduling and shift coordination
- Serve as acting shift lead in the supervisor's absence
Safety & Compliance
- Promote and enforce workplace safety standards and procedures
- Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and sanitation programs
- Identify and report unsafe conditions or defective equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment using 5S and lean practices
Reporting & Documentation
- Complete operational and activity reports accurately and on time
- Assist with inventory reporting and facility security procedures
- Maintain accurate records related to warehouse operations and productivity
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 1–2 years of warehouse experience
- 1–2 years of leadership or team lead experience preferred
- Minimum 2 years of forklift/tow motor operating experience
- Equipment certification required
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Ability to read and interpret safety procedures and operational documents
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead and motivate team members
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