Warehouse Lead OPS - 2nd Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Salem, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Warehouse Lead on 2nd shift (8:00pm-4:40am, Monday-Thursday with weekends per business need), where you will play a key role in keeping our warehouse and manufacturing operations moving safely and efficiently. In this hands-on leadership role, you will coordinate daily warehouse activities, provide direction and training to team members, and help ensure materials and finished goods are in the right place at the right time. Working closely with the Warehouse Supervisor, Production, and other departments, you will help drive inventory accuracy, on-time shipments, safe material handling, and continuous improvement. You will also serve as a go-to resource on the warehouse floor, helping resolve day-to-day issues and keeping the team aligned with operational priorities. This position has an hourly rate of $27.00 plus a $1.00 shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3 or more years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material-handling experience in a manufacturing environment required
Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, and material movement
Experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment; forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification as required
Working knowledge of warehouse management or ERP systems and RF scanning technology; JD Edwards (JDE) experience is a plus
Familiarity with shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, pick tickets, and shipping/receiving records
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide clear direction, train others, and work effectively across departments
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to adjust priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Basic computer skills, including email, data entry, and Microsoft Office
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as business needs require

Nice To Haves

Previous experience serving as a team lead, lead hand, trainer, key operator, or other informal/formal leadership role preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, material staging, picking, loading, shipping, and material movement
Assign work and help establish shift priorities based on production schedules, shipping requirements, and operational needs
Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and on-the-job training to warehouse team members, including material handlers and forklift operators
Serve as a first point of contact on the warehouse floor, helping resolve operational issues and escalating safety, quality, performance, or staffing concerns when needed
Coordinate the flow of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to support production and minimize downtime
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, location audits, material verification, and timely system transactions; assist with monthly and annual physical inventories
Follow and reinforce FIFO requirements and established inventory-control processes
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, trailer placement, transshipment activity, and local shipping schedules
Verify shipments for product, quantity, labeling, and documentation accuracy and help investigate inventory or shipping discrepancies
Prepare and maintain required warehouse and shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), pick tickets, work orders, ship confirmations, and operational records
Utilize JD Edwards (E1), RF scanners, and other warehouse systems to accurately process inventory movements, receipts, shipments, and related transactions
Partner with Production and other departments to anticipate material needs and maintain continuous production and palletizer operations
Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing company safety policies, GMPs, LOTO requirements, proper material-handling practices, and PPE requirements
Ensure forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, stretch wrappers, palletizers, and other warehouse equipment are used safely and properly; promptly report equipment or maintenance concerns
Maintain a clean, organized warehouse by supporting 5S and housekeeping standards
Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, participating in problem-solving, and helping implement process improvements
Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication regarding priorities, inventory movements, open issues, and outstanding work