Logistics Lead

ecolab; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Benefits package

Job summary

Ecolab in San Bernardino, CA is hiring a Logistics Lead to coordinate daily warehouse activities, ensuring safety and productivity. You’ll lead a shift, support shipping/receiving, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Ideal candidates have 2 years in warehousing, forklift experience (Raymond), and comfort with SAP and MS Office. This full-time role requires on-site work and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience operating Raymond stand-up forklifts.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse logistics activities.
• Establish standard work and train team members.
• Support shipping and receiving operations, including forklift backup.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and system deployments.
• Identify and address safety hazards through audits and proactive initiatives.
• Communicate performance concerns to the shift Team Leader.
• Escalate maintenance, quality, and safety issues to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste in systems and processes.
• Support onboarding and training of new hires.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Lead experience

Lean/Six Sigma exposure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

LEAN/Six Sigma

Job description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Lead to join our team in San Bernardino, CA . As a Logistics Lead , you'll coordinate daily warehouse logistics activities, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met while supporting continuous improvement and team development.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Establish standard work and support training of team members
• Coordinate labor and equipment to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
• Support shipping and receiving operations, including forklift backup when needed
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and system deployments
• Identify and address safety hazards through audits and proactive initiatives
• Communicate performance concerns to the shift Team Leader
• Escalate maintenance, quality, and safety issues to leadership
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste in systems and processes
• Support onboarding and training of new hires
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Other duties as assigned

Position Details:

Plant Location: San Bernardino, CA

Work Week & Shift: Sunday - Thursday 9:30pm - 6:00am

Compensation: $28.00 / hour + $1.50 / hour shift differential

What's Unique About This Role:

• Be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab's mission to protect public health and the environment
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and processes
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
• Experience operating Raymond brand stand-up forklifts
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
• Prior SAP experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• TPM knowledge and experience
• Familiarity with inbound and outbound warehouse operations
• Basic understanding of transportation processes
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma systems
• Experience in a lead or backup lead role
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

What's in it For You:

• Starting on Day 1 : Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$28.00 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assist