DC Outbound Team Lead — Warehouse Operations

covetrus; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Military leave

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Life & disability benefits

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Covetrus is seeking a Team Lead for the Colonial Heights, VA distribution center to direct outbound order fulfillment and shipping activities. This role partners with the Outbound Manager to motivate the team and ensure on-time, accurate customer deliveries in a climate-controlled environment.

The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to safety and DOT regulations, and a focus on meeting customer needs with efficient warehouse processes. Weekend work is rare in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in warehouse or production environment; prior experience directing work flow preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience with data entry on a PC.
• Experience with distribution processes (receiving, shipping, and inventory control) preferred.
• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) scanners preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Forklift Certification preferred; ability to become forklift certified required.
• Ability to read and understand English to read product descriptions and labels.

Responsibilities

• Leads and motivates the outbound team in order preparation, picking and packing, and ensuring cut-off is achieved to meet customer and company requirements.
• Ensures the team abides by DOT regulations in the processing of hazardous materials, including ORM-D, per carrier requirements.
• Ensures team uses proper packing procedures and that adequate packing supplies and equipment are available.
• Maintains a safe working environment, adheres to safety procedures, and reports efficiency issues to management.
• Monitors team performance and provides feedback; coordinates training as needed.
• Performs security checks and opens/closes the distribution center as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

RF Scanners

Data Entry

Team Leadership

Forklift Certification

Tools

Forklift Certification (cert)

RF Scanners

Job description

Covetrus is seeking a Team Lead for the Colonial Heights, VA distribution center to direct outbound order fulfillment and shipping activities. This role partners with the Outbound Manager to motivate the team and ensure on-time, accurate customer deliveries in a climate-controlled environment.

The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to safety and DOT regulations, and a focus on meeting customer needs with efficient warehouse processes. Weekend work is rare in this role.