Lead Warehouse Operator & Forklift Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)

Medical Plan

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Denton County is seeking a dependable Lead / Forklift Operator to oversee daily operations on a short-term warehouse project. You will serve as the on-site job lead and operate a forklift as needed to keep material flow moving.

The ideal candidate has strong forklift, shipping and receiving, leadership, and computer skills, with the ability to take initiative, communicate clearly, and keep the project on schedule throughout 56+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• Leadership or team lead experience in a warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment.
• Forklift operating experience is required.
• Shipping and receiving experience is required.
• Comfortable using computers, scanners, and inventory management systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and keep a team on schedule.
• Dependable, responsible, and comfortable working independently.
• Ability to work extended hours and a 7-day schedule throughout the project.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and safely perform physical job duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary lead for the warehouse team and oversee daily assignments.
• Help coordinate workflow and delegate tasks to team members as needed.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to move, load, unload, and stage materials.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including verifying shipments and organizing inventory.
• Use handheld scanners, computers, and inventory systems to track materials and complete documentation.
• Monitor daily productivity and help ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and project contacts.
• Help troubleshoot day-to-day issues and provide direction when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and forklift operating guidelines.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed to support the team and project.

Skills

Leadership experience

Forklift operating experience

Shipping and receiving experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work extended hours

7-day schedule availability

Tools

Handheld scanners

Inventory management systems

Computers

Job description

Express Employment Professionals of Denton County is seeking a dependable Lead / Forklift Operator to oversee daily operations on a short-term warehouse project. You will serve as the on-site job lead and operate a forklift as needed to keep material flow moving.

The ideal candidate has strong forklift, shipping and receiving, leadership, and computer skills, with the ability to take initiative, communicate clearly, and keep the project on schedule throughout 56+ hours per week.