Lead Warehouse Operator – Day Shift

Jobtailor; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced warehouse professional in New York to lead daily operations, supervise staff, and coordinate material handling activities. The role emphasizes safety, GMPs, SOPs, and accurate inventory updates.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in warehouse or manufacturing environments, can obtain forklift certification, and is comfortable working around powders and chemicals. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines and production needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse or manufacturing experience
• Ability to obtain forklift certification
• Lift up to 50 lbs during shifts
• Overtime flexibility based on business needs
• Experience leading or training others preferred
• Comfortable around powders, chemicals, and food allergens

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and advanced material handling equipment
• Verify shipments and update inventory systems
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Organize and label warehouse storage areas
• Pick, pack, and stage materials for shipment
• Train team members and support on-the-job learning
• Lead daily workflow and provide updates to leadership
• Collaborate across teams to support smooth operations
• Follow safety rules, GMPs, SOPs, and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Training others

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and advanced material handling equipment
• Verify shipments and update inventory systems
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Organize and label warehouse storage areas
• Pick, pack, and stage materials for shipment
• Train team members and support on-the-job learning
• Lead daily workflow and provide updates to leadership
• Collaborate across teams to support smooth operations
• Follow safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 3+ years of warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to obtain forklift certification
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move throughout your shift
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens
• Flexible to work overtime based on business needs
• Experience leading or training others preferred