Warehouse Lead

Odyssey•Anchorage, AK

12d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead oversees day-to-day warehouse and supply chain activities while safely performing shipping, receiving, material handling, and forklift operations. The role helps guide Warehouse Associates, supports efficient loading and unloading, and ensures safety procedures and company standards are followed. The Warehouse Lead also assists with training temporary labor, maintaining accurate documentation, communicating operational issues to management, and keeping the warehouse clean, organized, and safe. This is an onsite, full-time position in Anchorage, Alaska, averaging approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime as scheduled. The role has no travel requirements and no formal supervisory responsibility, and reports to the Terminal or Warehouse Manager. Pay is $24.00–$26.00 per hour. The position is safety-sensitive and requires passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of warehouse experience.
Demonstrated forklift operation experience.
Ability to safely operate forklifts with capacities up to 55,000 lbs.
Strong understanding of warehouse safety and material-handling procedures.
Ability to lead by example and support other warehouse employees.
Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and time-management skills.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 70 lbs.
Ability to work in extreme outdoor and warehouse temperatures, including temperatures as low as -20°F, and potentially inclement weather.
Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and accountable; able to work effectively as part of a team while handling multiple priorities.
Current authorization to work in the United States.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for THC, and a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous Warehouse Lead or other warehouse leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, and material-handling activities.
Safely operate assigned forklifts and other warehouse equipment, including forklifts with capacities up to 55,000 lbs.
Complete required paperwork and communicate with the Shipping/Receiving office.
Follow OSHA requirements and company safety procedures.
Complete forklift pre-trip inspections and safely change propane tanks as needed.
Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and promptly report accidents, damages, claims, equipment issues, and other safety concerns.
Help guide Warehouse Associates and participate in training temporary labor.
Assist with warehouse planning and daily workflow to ensure materials are moved efficiently.
Maintain clean and safe warehouse floors and work areas.
Document temperatures for refrigerated freight when required.
Safely handle incoming and outgoing materials while protecting freight from damage.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, follow company policies and procedures, and perform additional duties and projects as assigned.