ICQA Lead - 1st Shift (Onsite) | Forklift Certified

NextDeavor; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDeavor is seeking a Key ICQA Lead for the 1st shift to lead warehouse quality and inventory control, coaching frontline staff, and partnering with supervisors. This onsite role runs Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm, with a focus on accurate inventory, compliant processes, and safe material flow.

You will use WMS, perform daily counts, certify forklift operations, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements while upholding safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse operations experience.
• Certified forklift/PIT operator with experience on reach truck, sit-down forklifts, order picker, and sit-down clamp.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods; good physical stamina and coordination.
• Experience using Excel and familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work the 1st shift schedule (Mon-Fri, 6:30am–3:00pm) onsite.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train warehouse team members on SOPs and WMS usage.
• Assist supervisors with daily assignments, troubleshooting, and enforcing process compliance.
• Receive, unload, load, and palletize freight; verify paperwork, counts, and damages; sign Bills of Lading.
• Operate reach truck, sit-down forklift, order picker and other powered industrial trucks for loading/unloading and staging.
• Prepare outbound loads, label freight, handle ULDs, and stage cargo for shipment per SOPs.
• Perform inventory reporting, stock checks, weekly bond checks, and duties related to bonded import freight.
• Maintain general housekeeping and warehouse organization to meet safety and quality standards.
• Recommend process improvements, assist in developing SOPs, and execute DFT/security procedures.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Excel

Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reach truck

Sit-down forklift

Order picker

Sit-down clamp

Job description

NextDeavor is seeking a Key ICQA Lead for the 1st shift to lead warehouse quality and inventory control, coaching frontline staff, and partnering with supervisors. This onsite role runs Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm, with a focus on accurate inventory, compliant processes, and safe material flow.

You will use WMS, perform daily counts, certify forklift operations, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements while upholding safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse