Lead Warehouse Production Operator – Safety-First Growth

Safety-Kleen; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 58,454,000 - 75,991,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career development

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Safety-Kleen Systems in Metairie, LA is seeking a Warehouse Production Operator Lead to guide a team in daily warehouse and production activities. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and accurate order fulfillment within a union environment.

Salary is hourly under the CBA, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and overtime potential. This lead position includes training and opportunities for growth within a safety-conscious team.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years supervisory, Lead, or Foreman experience in a production environment preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to work in hot and cold weather conditions.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Warehouse Production Operators in daily warehouse and production activities while promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Provide day-to-day direction to operators regarding unloading/loading activities, inventory management, order fulfillment, and warehouse organization.
• Assist with training new employees on SOPs, warehouse processes, equipment operation, and safety expectations.
• Monitor workflow and productivity to ensure daily production and shipping goals are achieved efficiently and accurately.
• Coordinate work assignments and prioritize tasks based on operational needs and production schedules.
• Serve as a point of contact for operators, troubleshooting issues and escalating concerns to management.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Heavy work environment

Basic computer skills

Team player

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Safety-Kleen Systems in Metairie, LA is seeking a Warehouse Production Operator Lead to guide a team in daily warehouse and production activities. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and accurate order fulfillment within a union environment.

Salary is hourly under the CBA, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and overtime potential. This lead position includes training and opportunities for growth within a safety-conscious team.