Warehouse Team Lead - 1st Shift

PLA Buyer • Greenfield, IN

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About The Position

PLA Supply Chain Services is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to guide frontline employees in meeting production, safety, quality, and service goals. The Team Lead works alongside facility management, provides direction and training, supports warehouse operations, and helps ensure customer specifications and operational standards are met. The role also serves as an interface among operations, customers, administration, employees, and logistics.

The position is scheduled for the first shift, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pay is $19.50 per hour, with guaranteed 50-cent-per-hour increases at 90 days, one year, and annually thereafter for up to five years in the role.

The employee primarily works in a warehouse and may encounter dust, hot or cold temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment are required. Physical duties include standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting for extended periods, as well as repeatedly moving pallets and materials that may be heavy.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience in a leadership or similar role.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily and meet production goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels and external partners.
• Analytical skills to review reports and identify areas for improvement.
• Experience with employee relations, including scheduling, timekeeping, performance management, and HR processes.
• Strong understanding of operational standards for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move pallets and materials, which may be heavy.
• Good manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity for inspecting pallet condition.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.
• Vision sufficient to inspect pallets and observe surroundings for safety, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and develop employees to meet production and safety standards.
• Inspect pallets to ensure they meet customer specifications and maintain quality control.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Direct and prioritize work to help the team meet daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Prepare reports, correct discrepancies, maintain accurate pallet inventory, and review daily and weekly reports to identify operational improvements.
• Support smooth shift transitions and ensure work areas are set up.
• Communicate consistently with internal and external management teams and collaborate with location management to identify operational and safety training needs.
• Partner with onsite management to achieve customer expectations for quality and service.
• Support timely administration of employee scheduling, timekeeping, performance reviews, corrective actions, status changes, separations, attendance, and payroll data submission.
• Supervise or assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining employees.
• Work with onsite management to administer standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Serve as an interface between operations, customers, administration, employees, and logistics.
• Provide leadership and guidance to frontline employees, establish and communicate goals and objectives, and promote accountability and positive behavior changes.

Benefits

• Daily pay option.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical insurance with three plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions up to $750 annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage at no cost upon employment.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary legal and identity theft services.
• Pet insurance.
• LifeMart employee discounts.
• Dell Employee Purchase Program discounts.
• Guaranteed hourly pay increases at 90 days, one year, and annually thereafter for up to five years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed