Lead - Warehouse

Viking Corp; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Corp is seeking an Experienced Warehouse Lead in Fort Lauderdale, FL to supervise daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, and material handling. You will ensure efficient logistics coordination, safety, and quality standards to support on‑time customer delivery.

You will lead a team, coordinate with Customer Service and Fabrication, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high accuracy and safety compliance across all warehouse

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in warehouse or distribution environments.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Intermediate PC proficiency and experience with warehouse/logistics systems.
• Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of inventory control processes and logistics coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train warehouse staff across core functions: shipping, receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, and material handling.
• Process and track transactions using RF scanners, pick tickets, and warehouse management systems.
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and staging of outgoing shipments.
• Audit inbound and outbound shipments to maintain accuracy and quality standards.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to load/unload materials.
• Coordinate daily with Customer Service and Fabrication teams to meet delivery timelines and service expectations.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, housekeeping standards, and company policies.
• Execute cycle counts and manage inventory accuracy, including backorder fulfillment.
• Troubleshoot shipping/receiving discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize systems such as JD Edwards, Varsity, and rate-shopping tools for logistics and shipping operations.
• Coordinate freight logistics, including carrier selection, LTL shipments, and delivery scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Warehouse systems

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Logistics coordination

Education

High School

GED acceptable

Tools

JD Edwards

Varsity

Ratelinx

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: FL Ft. Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: FirstRole Overview

Warehouse Lead responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, and material handling. Ensures efficient logistics coordination, team performance, and adherence to safety and quality standards to support on-time customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and train warehouse staff across core functions: shipping, receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, and material handling
• Process and track transactions using RF scanners, pick tickets, and warehouse management systems
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and staging of outgoing shipments
• Audit inbound and outbound shipments to maintain accuracy and quality standards
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to load/unload materials, including pipe and bulk items
• Coordinate daily with Customer Service and Fabrication teams to meet delivery timelines and service expectations
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, housekeeping standards, and company policies
• Execute cycle counts and manage inventory accuracy, including backorder fulfillment
• Troubleshoot shipping/receiving discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Utilize systems such as JD Edwards, Varsity, and rate-shopping tools (e.g., Ratelinx) for logistics and shipping operations
• Coordinate freight logistics, including carrier selection, LTL shipments, and delivery scheduling (e.g., company trucks)
• Manage warehouse supplies, consumables, and minor facility maintenance needs
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide leadership coverage and operational support in manager’s absence

QualificationsKey Skills & Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in warehouse or distribution environments
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions
• Intermediate PC proficiency and experience with warehouse/logistics systems
• Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment
• Knowledge of inventory control processes and logistics coordination