Warehouse Lead (2nd Shift)

CJ Logistics HR Team•Hazleton, PA

7d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead coordinates and oversees daily warehouse operations as directed by management. The role may assign work, coach employees, and provide operational support, serving as a key resource for process improvement, training, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. The position may also perform production work using material handling equipment, including forklifts and electric pallet jacks, as needed to support workflow and business demands. This is an on-site warehouse and distribution center role. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. The work environment includes varying temperatures, loud noise, dust, odors, airborne particles, concrete floors, moving mechanical equipment, and frequent warehouse vehicle traffic. Employees are required to wear PPE such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests. The role requires the physical ability to stand or walk for extended periods, potentially up to 10 hours depending on shift; perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing; reach overhead and below waist level; lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift heavier items; operate equipment and use keyboards; and see and hear effectively in a busy warehouse environment. CJ Logistics provides integrated and multimodal logistics services and supply chain consulting, serving regulated industries including food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive. The company emphasizes social responsibility, sustainability through growth with customers and communities, employee and consumer wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least three years of related experience.
Extensive knowledge of warehouse practices, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and delegate operational tasks.
Ability to operate assigned forklift equipment, including electric pallet jacks.
Basic math and reading skills.
Strong interpersonal communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing or walking for extended periods, climbing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, loud noise, dust, odors, airborne particles, moving equipment, and warehouse traffic.
Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in warehouse or logistics environments.
Prior experience leading or training warehouse teams.
Exposure to basic employment law and workplace safety regulations.
Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS).
Familiarity with labor management systems and process-improvement methods.
Familiarity with electronic record-keeping and label-printing systems.
Experience collaborating with customer operations or inventory teams.

Responsibilities

Assign daily tasks to warehouse production employees and support staff to ensure efficient workflow and coverage.
Monitor warehouse-floor operations and provide real-time problem-solving and support.
Assist with scheduling and planning warehouse activities as directed by the Supervisor.
Perform production work using material handling equipment, including forklifts or electric pallet jacks, when needed to support workflow, business demands, staffing coverage, and operational targets.
Serve as a role model and resource for operational excellence across warehouse roles.
Coach and provide on-the-job training to new and existing employees on operational procedures and safety practices.
Collaborate with the Warehouse Trainer to certify employee skill sets and support ongoing development.
Conduct regular audits of warehouse processes, policies, and trailer operations to ensure compliance.
Foster positive employee relations and assist with conflict resolution as needed.
Support process-improvement initiatives and participate in site safety and leadership training.
Promote and enforce PPE use and adherence to safety protocols.
Communicate with warehouse staff, supervisors, and management to share updates and resolve issues.
Encourage a positive workplace culture through leadership, team building, and recognition.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.