Warehouse Lead

Odyssey Logistics • Anchorage, AK

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead oversees day-to-day warehouse and supply chain activities while performing shipping, receiving, material handling, and forklift operations safely. The role helps guide Warehouse Associates, supports efficient loading and unloading, and ensures safety procedures and company standards are followed. Duties also include helping train 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. Overtime is required as scheduled. The role has no travel requirements and no formal supervisory responsibility, and reports to the Terminal or Warehouse Manager. The hourly base pay range is $24.00 to $26.00. The position is safety-sensitive; employment is contingent on a pre-employment drug screen, including THC testing under company policy, and a criminal background check.

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.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while handling multiple priorities.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, including THC testing, 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 move materials 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.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company health and wellness program.
• Discounts with preferred vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED