Logistics Team Lead - Drive Operations & Growth

DSV; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Northlake, USA, is seeking a Team Lead to coordinate warehousing, receiving, and shipping activities and to lead a team of associates daily. This role supports safety, quality, and cost objectives in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The Senior Material Handler Lead will mentor staff, ensure SOP adherence, perform forklift operations, and collaborate with the Operations Supervisor to meet customer demands while maintaining ISO and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE.
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during warmer and colder months.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train new and existing associates in distribution activities to help achieve customer demands.
• Train new and existing associates on current Standard Operating Procedures, including shipping, receiving, picking, and quality control.
• Assist forklift operation and certification for new and existing associates.
• Oversee unloading of inbound shipments, stacking of product, and picking and staging outbound shipments.
• Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers and ensure accurate counts.
• Load orders according to doors and trailers.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance with SOPs and OSHA standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

MHE operation

RF Scanners

WMS functions

English (reading, writing, verbal)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift training program

Job description

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Northlake, USA, is seeking a Team Lead to coordinate warehousing, receiving, and shipping activities and to lead a team of associates daily. This role supports safety, quality, and cost objectives in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The Senior Material Handler Lead will mentor staff, ensure SOP adherence, perform forklift operations, and collaborate with the Operations Supervisor to meet customer demands while maintaining ISO and OSHA standards.