1st Shift Warehouse Lead Order Picker
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Warehouse
Warehouse Manager, Distribution/ General Warehouse, Occupational Health & Safety
Location: Belton, MO
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Friday, 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pay: $22.50/hour
Position Type: Full-Time with Benefits
Are you a motivated warehouse professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for safety and operational excellence? We're looking for a 1st Shift Order Picker Lead to help lead daily warehouse operations, support team members, and ensure productivity goals are met while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
In this hands-on leadership role, you'll work closely with the Area Manager to prioritize work, coach team members, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you enjoy leading by example, developing others, and creating a positive team culture, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do- Assign and monitor daily work activities based on operational priorities
- Communicate regularly with the Area Manager regarding productivity, workflow, and staffing needs
- Serve as a resource for team members by answering questions and resolving issues
- Lead by example and promote a positive, team-oriented culture
- Provide on-the-job training and coaching to support employee development
- Encourage safe work practices and adherence to company policies
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
- Maintain accurate inventory and operational records as needed
- Promote housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, organized work area
- Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer and spreadsheet experience
- PIT Operating Experience (Cherry Picker, Reach Truck, Sit Down Forklift)
- Two or more years of warehouse or distribution experience
- Experience leading or training employees
- Experience with inventory control, scheduling, or warehouse operations
- High energy and self-motivation
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to train, coach, and mentor others
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Comfortable working with numbers and performing basic calculations
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
- Hand-held RF Scanner
- Computer and warehouse operating systems
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