Distribution Center Lead - First Shift, Climate-Controlled

Ellsworth Adhesives; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Prescription Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness Program

Social Events

Community Involvement

Job summary

Ellsworth Adhesives in Germantown, WI seeks a Lead Distribution Center Specialist to coordinate operations in a fast-paced DC. You will lead a team, ensure safe, accurate distribution, and act as the daily liaison between staff and supervisory leadership.

Opportunity to optimize processes and drive performance in a well-established, family-owned company. The role emphasizes safety, data-driven decisions, training, and collaboration with management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related industrial experience and/or training.
• High school diploma or equivalency (GED, HSED).
• Forklift certification preferred.
• DOT Hazardous Materials, and IATA a plus.
• Effective leadership skills, written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with MS Office and warehouse software (Latitude, P21, RF Scanner).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute transactionally to support DC performance.
• Primary contact between the team and the supervisor for daily needs.
• Partner with management to assess and improve team performance.
• Use data tools and metrics to guide operational decisions.
• Initial assessment of problems and determine next steps with internal counterparts.
• Coordinate department activities with team and DC leadership.
• Train staff on RF Scanner and computer systems.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives.

Skills

Team Leadership

RF Scanner

Warehouse Operations

MS Office

Latitude

P21

Inventory Control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Latitude

P21

RF Scanner

Warehouse software

Job description

Ellsworth Adhesives in Germantown, WI seeks a Lead Distribution Center Specialist to coordinate operations in a fast-paced DC. You will lead a team, ensure safe, accurate distribution, and act as the daily liaison between staff and supervisory leadership.

Opportunity to optimize processes and drive performance in a well-established, family-owned company. The role emphasizes safety, data-driven decisions, training, and collaboration with management.