Picking Lead

Team Modern; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Team Modern is seeking a Picking Lead to direct daily picking operations across multiple product categories in our Kentucky warehouse. This hands-on leadership role balances coaching with operational execution to maintain accuracy and timely order fulfillment.

The position runs Sunday–Thursday on 2nd shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, with overtime as needed. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with up to 4% match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse picking team.
• Ability to coach and drive performance.
• Commitment to safety and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily picking operations and staffing based on order volumes.
• Lead the flow of product across all picking zones.
• Monitor performance against targets and report results to associates.
• Verify orders are correctly picked, labeled, and ready for loading.
• Ensure compliance with tobacco/OTP product tax rules.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

The Picking Lead is responsible for directing and supporting the daily operations of the picking department to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely product flow throughout the warehouse. This role provides leadership to the picking team across all product categories — including tobacco, OTP, beverage, grocery, freezer/cooler, and general exceptions — ensuring standard work practices are followed, productivity targets are met, and product integrity is maintained from picking to outbound staging. The Picking Lead acts as a hands-on leader who balances operational execution with coaching, communication, and continuous improvement.

Status: Full-Time
Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 2 nd shift
Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (overtime as needed). Because we’re a customer order-driven operation, end times aren’t fixed — we work until the day’s orders are done.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting Pay: Commensurate with experience

Plus:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and employer-matched 401(k) – up to 4%, fully vested from day 1
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
• Educational assistance programs and professional development opportunities

What We’re Looking For

We value team members who:

• Are committed to working safely and following procedures.
• Strive to produce accurate, high-quality orders.
• Are motivated to meet productivity goals and work efficiently.
• Enjoy physical work and staying active on the job.
• Work well with others and can solve problems effectively.
• Are dependable, punctual, and committed to their schedule.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Are 18 years or older and can pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily picking operations and staffing, prioritize workloads, and assign tasks based on order volume, staffing levels, and outbound schedules.
• Lead the flow of product across all picking zones
• Monitor performance against targets and communicate results to associates
• Verify that all completed orders are properly selected, labeled, and ready for sortation/loading in accordance with our policies and procedures.
• Drive accountability to State/County/City Tax laws for tobacco and OTP products

Work takes place in our warehouse facility with concrete floors and temperature conditions that vary slightly by season, with ambient areas that can be cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer.

Team Modern is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Team Modern complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Qualified individuals with disabilities or those needing reasonable accommodation during the hiring process are encouraged to request assistance.