First Shift Warehouse Lead: Team Leadership & WMS

NSI INDUSTRIES; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

NSI Industries is hiring a Warehouse Lead for First Shift in Huntersville, NC. This role leads warehouse associates across inbound, packaging, and outbound operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in order fulfillment.

You will oversee receiving, cycle counts, data management in WMS, and train staff on forklifts, packing equipment, and processes. Strong communication and safety focus are required for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• At least 5 years of distribution center experience.
• Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Warehouse Associates in Inbound, Packaging, and Outbound.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, and shipping using handheld scanners and WMS.
• Oversee receiving, unloading freight, pallet breakdown, and SKU sorting.
• Conduct checks, record errors, ensure safe transportation (Pack to Protect).
• Manage complex WMS tasks: cycle counts, inventory adjustments, item data, international shipping, order wave planning, PO receiving, replenishment, returns.

Skills

High school diploma

Forklift certification

5+ years distribution center

WMS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Math skills

Communication skills

Overtime willingness

Heavy lifting

Standing/walking

Visual acuity

Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

NSI Industries is hiring a Warehouse Lead for First Shift in Huntersville, NC. This role leads warehouse associates across inbound, packaging, and outbound operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in order fulfillment.

You will oversee receiving, cycle counts, data management in WMS, and train staff on forklifts, packing equipment, and processes. Strong communication and safety focus are required for success.