Warehouse Lead M-F 6:30pm - 3am

About the Position

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for coaching and leading warehouse associates. They train teammates to fulfill individual daily tasks while also completing their own responsibilities. The Lead may accumulate various duties depending on the department, including shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, general warehouse functions, and material handling operations such as forklift operation. The Lead provides backup to the supervisor as needed.

• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers, conduct Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and annual recertification training.
• Conduct EIP, performance, and maintenance observations.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials, including clamp/slip sheet equipment.
• Load, unload, and store materials/products in designated areas.
• Complete applicable paperwork (shipping/tracking labels) per standard operating procedures and regulatory agencies (DOT, IATA, IMDG, etc.).
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report incidents to supervisor.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Review and analyze daily production reports.
• Serve as backup to other warehouse roles as needed.
• Other duties may apply depending on specific department.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Minimum two years of warehouse/distribution operations experience.
• At least six months of related leadership or supervisory experience and/or training in a distribution environment.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a forklift operator license.

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowledge of the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

This position is not expected to travel.

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (approximately 2 weeks, accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer-paid holidays (10 days)

Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.