Logistics 1st Shift Warehouse Team Lead - Jupiter, FL

Position: Contract Logistics 1st Shift Warehouse Team Lead - Jupiter, FL
It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations.

At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Contract Logistics Warehouse Lead at Kuehne+Nagel holds a crucial and diverse role in ensuring the efficient execution of all warehouse logistics operations. This position is accountable for maintaining smooth and effective processes that consistently align with the company's high standards for service, quality, and cost efficiency. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for managing the accurate and timely flow of materials within the facility, including loading and unloading goods using various equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and other heavy material handling tools.

Beyond these operational duties, the Warehouse Lead oversees essential warehouse activities such as receiving, storage, picking, packing, verification, shipping, manifesting, and screening, guaranteeing precision and compliance throughout each phase. The role also involves active collaboration with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, reduce delays, and boost productivity. A critical component of the position is ensuring strict compliance with safety guidelines and regulatory standards to uphold a secure work environment for all staff.

Additionally, the Warehouse Lead proactively seeks opportunities to enhance processes and applies best practices to foster ongoing operational improvement. You will work Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm and will be paid weekly at $21.00 per hour.

How you create impact

Duties and Responsibilties

• Make recommendations to improve operations and processes
• Operate material handling equipment
• Lead a team of Warehouse Associates
• Foster a culture of belonging in a diverse workforce where all associates feel included, valued, and safe
• Help develop processes to ensure the efficient operation and use of all warehouse equipment
• Implement processes to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment, and property
• Oversee the warehouse housekeeping program
• Ensure current, accurate inventory control and that customer orders are picked and shipped
• Follow health and safety policies that follow company and OSHA regulations
• Be available to work overtime and weekends

What we would like you to bring

Skills and Expertise

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment
• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role
• Forklift operating experience preferred
• Basic technical and math skills

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles.

Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws…