Lead Warehouse Operator — Drive Team Performance

Service Metal; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $24/hr

Weekly PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Parental leave

100% company-paid health, dental, life

Job summary

Service Metal is seeking an experienced Lead Material Handler for our St. Louis distribution warehouse. You will guide a high-performing team to receive, ship, and inventory metal pipe fittings, valves, and flanges using RF scanners and forklifts.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes coaching, process discipline, and daily performance improvements, balancing hands-on work with mentoring teammates for consistent operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of lead/senior warehouse experience
• Able to lead/train others in an operational environment
• Forklift certified; train-the-trainer a plus
• Lift 50-75 lbs regularly
• Strong warehouse safety, accuracy, inventory control
• Balance hands-on work with coaching and problem-solving
• Hold peers accountable professionally
• Familiar with warehouse systems, scanners, and basic MS tools

Responsibilities

• Set the standard on the warehouse floor through example, coaching, and accountability
• Train and coach Warehouse Material Handlers on processes and work instructions
• Support onboarding and hands-on training for new hires
• Provide real-time feedback and guidance; escalate performance concerns as needed
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy resolution
• Ensure equipment, work areas, and material handling are safe and well-maintained

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Train the trainer

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Tools

RF scanners

Powered industrial trucks

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Service Metal is seeking an experienced Lead Material Handler for our St. Louis distribution warehouse. You will guide a high-performing team to receive, ship, and inventory metal pipe fittings, valves, and flanges using RF scanners and forklifts.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes coaching, process discipline, and daily performance improvements, balancing hands-on work with mentoring teammates for consistent operational excellence.