Warehouse Lead Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when handling and tracking inventory.
• Leadership and team management skills, including the ability to motivate a diverse workforce.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems and related software.
• Computer skills for entering and retrieving inventory-system data.
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks, lift heavy objects, and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety practices and ability to operate warehouse equipment.
• Organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, or overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity targets.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, frequently and repetitively as needed.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and climb ladders, stairs, or platforms as required by warehouse tasks and layout.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a lead or in a similar warehouse role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide, train, and support warehouse personnel to promote performance and productivity.
• Plan daily warehouse activities with the Warehouse Supervisor, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping, to meet operational goals and customer demands.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock counts, storage, and replenishment.
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures for consistent and efficient warehouse operations.
• Use warehouse management systems and related software to track inventory, generate reports, and streamline processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes.
• Use handheld scanners or other tools to track and update inventory.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment or pallet jacks to move items and pallets.
• Assist with receiving and inspecting shipments, checking for damaged or missing items, and recording discrepancies.
• Organize products for proper placement and easy access.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and order, including disposing of packaging materials and keeping work areas tidy.
• Follow safety protocols and warehouse regulations.
• Report inventory shortages, damage, or discrepancies to the warehouse supervisor or manager.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.