Warehouse Lead

CMC•Houston, TX

13d

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead leads and participates in warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, inventory movements, and staging materials. The role serves as a point of contact and role model for warehouse associates, provides on-the-job training and guidance, assigns work according to daily priorities and staffing, and helps ensure accurate, timely material movement to support production and shipping schedules. The Warehouse Lead promotes safety, monitors equipment for safe operation, reports maintenance needs, conducts basic inspections, and assists with minor troubleshooting. The position supports labeling, bin management, product traceability, shipping and receiving documentation, and coordination with drivers, logistics, and production. It also communicates shipment issues and shift updates and assists with monitoring timekeeping systems. The work takes place in a manufacturing or warehouse setting with variable temperatures and involves operating warehouse equipment and regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as standing and walking for extended periods. A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of warehouse or manufacturing experience with leadership or team coordination responsibilities are required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, with leadership or team coordination responsibilities.
Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations, safety procedures, and material handling equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to work in a manufacturing or warehouse setting with variable temperatures.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanners.
High school diploma or GED required.
Basic computer use, including tools such as MS Excel, WMS, or Kronos.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Vocational training or coursework in logistics or warehouse operations.
Experience with inventory systems and dispatch processes.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, inventory movements, and material staging.
Serve as a point of contact and role model for warehouse associates.
Provide on-the-job training, answer questions, and guide team members to meet expectations.
Ensure orders and material movements are processed accurately and on time to support production and shipping schedules.
Assign work to team members based on daily priorities and staffing levels.
Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures across warehouse activities.
Monitor forklifts, trucks, and fabrication machinery for safe operation and report maintenance needs.
Conduct basic equipment inspections and assist with minor troubleshooting.
Support proper labeling, bin management, and product traceability.
Coordinate with drivers, logistics teams, and production to ensure timely dispatch and receipt of goods.
Ensure shipping and receiving documentation is accurate and completed promptly.
Communicate shipment status or issues to supervisors and relevant departments.
Assist in monitoring Kronos or other timekeeping systems for attendance, breaks, and shift adherence.
Communicate shift goals, updates, and policy changes as directed by leadership.