1st shift Warehouse Lead starting pay $27.00/hr Monday -Friday 6am-2:30pm

Kenco Group; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA,F

Supplemental insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability (short/long)

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates, ensuring daily tasks meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards. You will back up the supervisor and may oversee shipping/receiving, inventory control, and material handling, including forklift operations.

Responsibilities include training, inspections, cycle counts, and reporting variances. Candidates should have 2+ years in warehouse operations and 6 months of leadership experience, plus a forklift

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse/distribution operations
• 6 months leadership or supervisory experience in a distribution environment
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain forklift license

Responsibilities

• Coach and train warehouse associates to fulfill daily tasks
• Perform safety inspections and operate powered industrial equipment
• Participate in inventory/cycle counts and report variances to leadership
• Complete shipping/tracking labels and other paperwork per SOPs and regulatory agencies
• Provide backup to the supervisor and support other warehouse roles as needed
• Maintain readiness for audits (SQFI, FDA, customer) and ensure product rotation

Skills

Leadership experience

Warehouse operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for acting as a coach/leader of warehouse associates. The job is responsible to coach and train teammates to fulfill their individual daily tasks in addition to the Lead’s own tasks. The Lead may have various responsibilities based on the specific department, this can include, but is not limited to shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, general warehouse functions or material handling operators (i.e. forklift operators). The lead will provide backup to the supervisor as needed.

Functions

• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers and 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 for distribution such as clamp/slip sheet equipment; load, unload, and store materials/products in designated areas.
• Complete applicable paperwork (e.g. shipping/tracking labels) per standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory agencies (e.g. DOT, IATA, IMDG, etc.).
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities as needed and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safe inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Review and analyze daily production reports.
• Serve as backup to other warehouse roles as needed.
• Depending on specific department other duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Minimum 2 years prior warehouse/distribution operations experience and 6 months experience 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.

Competencies

• 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 – Knowing 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.

Travel Requirements

• This position is not expected to travel.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

The Approximate Pay Range For This Job Is $21.84 - $32.79

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.