Night Shift Warehouse Team Lead | Forklift Certified

The Great Yellow Brick Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking an experienced Logistics Operator Level 5 (Team Lead) to oversee warehouse operations on a 12-hour night shift. This role leads a team, ensures material availability for production, and drives safety, accuracy, and efficient processes in a fast-paced facility.

Candidates should have extensive forklift experience, 2–5 years of people leadership, and a forklift certification, with strong teamwork and communication skills. SAP/WMS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift operating experience in a warehouse environment.
• 2–5 years of warehouse operations and people leadership experience.
• 2+ years of experience training and developing employees.
• Forklift Certification required.
• Leadership and team development
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Computer proficiency and ability to utilize warehouse systems
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in and promote a culture of safety.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating LEGO safety principles.
• Ensure warehouse processes are executed according to established standards and procedures with zero deviations.
• Monitor and verify material movements and replenishment activities to support production requirements.
• Confirm accurate execution of inventory and warehouse transactions.
• Conduct shift handoffs and communicate operational priorities.
• Review forklift availability and operational readiness.
• Report equipment issues related to forklifts, scanners, radios, and other warehouse tools.
• Assign team members to daily tasks and workload priorities.
• Monitor attendance and coordinate employee participation in required training, LOTO, safety, and EHS programs.
• Review closed order reports and maintain accurate warehouse locations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Teamwork and communication

Safety oriented

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

The LEGO Group is seeking an experienced Logistics Operator Level 5 (Team Lead) to oversee warehouse operations on a 12-hour night shift. This role leads a team, ensures material availability for production, and drives safety, accuracy, and efficient processes in a fast-paced facility.

Candidates should have extensive forklift experience, 2–5 years of people leadership, and a forklift certification, with strong teamwork and communication skills. SAP/WMS experience preferred.