Distribution Lead - Second Shift

Vets Hired; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Distribution Lead – Second Shift to oversee daily warehouse operations, coordinate workflow, assign tasks, and support shipping, receiving, and inventory activities. The role focuses on safety, accuracy, and efficiency while working with the DC Supervisor to improve processes and compliance.

The position involves training staff, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining inventory accuracy using RF scanners and ERP/WMS systems, with responsibility for safety and quality

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics operations.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Experience using warehouse systems and RF scanners.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse workflow and employee assignments.
• Support shipping, receiving, staging, and inventory operations.
• Coordinate truck arrivals, dock assignments, and inventory counts.
• Monitor product movement and ensure proper material identification and organization.
• Assist with employee training, coaching, and problem-solving.
• Communicate shipping status, operational issues, and safety concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using warehouse systems and RF scanners.
• Report equipment issues and support warehouse maintenance needs.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse procedures, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Assist in improving warehouse productivity and operational efficiency.
• Support warehouse operations during supervisor absences.
• Perform additional warehouse and logistics duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Tools

RF scanners

ERP/WMS systems

Warehouse systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Distribution Lead – Second Shift supports daily warehouse and distribution center operations by coordinating workflow, assigning tasks, assisting team members, and ensuring shipping, inventory, and warehouse activities are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. This role works closely with the Distribution Center Supervisor to improve operational efficiency, maintain inventory accuracy, support employee training, troubleshoot operational issues, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse workflow and employee assignments.
• Support shipping, receiving, staging, and inventory operations.
• Coordinate truck arrivals, dock assignments, and inventory counts.
• Monitor product movement and ensure proper material identification and organization.
• Assist with employee training, coaching, and problem-solving.
• Communicate shipping status, operational issues, and safety concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using warehouse systems and RF scanners.
• Report equipment issues and support warehouse maintenance needs.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse procedures, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Assist in improving warehouse productivity and operational efficiency.
• Support warehouse operations during supervisor absences.
• Perform additional warehouse and logistics duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or related operations.
• Knowledge of warehouse procedures, inventory handling, and product flow.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Experience using warehouse systems, RF scanners, ERP/WMS, or similar technology.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.