Product Handling Lead

Fastenal; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Fastenal Co. in Indianapolis is seeking a Full-time Product Handling Lead to oversee day-to-day operations in the Distribution Center. You will guide the Product Handling team, consolidate product, restock locations, and move inventory to support branches.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, teamwork, and adherence to health and sustainability policies. Onboarding followed by potential flexible scheduling; strong communication and math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Lead and motivate a team of employees.

Responsibilities

• Leading and training team members.
• Communicating with employees and branches.
• Consolidating product.
• Restocking product.
• Moving inventory throughout the distribution center.
• Maintain the cleanliness/organization of work area.
• Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations.
• Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Customer service oriented

Willingness to flexible schedule

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job ID 641588

Title Product Handling Lead

Type Full-time

Location Indianapolis, IN46254

Departments Distribution/Warehouse

Date Published November 9, 2026

End Date 11-16-2026

Job Description

Product Handling Lead

5851 Guion Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254

IN100 Distribution Center

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 6:00am - 2:30pm

MON TUE WED THU FRI 8:00am - 4:30pm

OVERVIEW:

Find your future at Fastenal! Our distribution center is hiring energetic, team oriented individuals to work in our fast pace warehouse! Working as Full-time Product Handling Lead, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Product Handling department. You will help facilitate the movement of product throughout the distribution center to company owned branches. You will consolidate product, restock locations and move inventory within the distribution center. You will provide guidance to ensure operations are completed correctly, efficiently and on time. Fastenal Company is committed to environmental protection and to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. We strive to integrate EHS & Sustainability considerations into all our business decisions, plans, and operations. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading and training team members
• Communicating with employees and branches
• Consolidating product
• Restocking product
• Moving inventory throughout the distribution center
• Maintain the cleanliness/organization of work area
• Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations
• Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives
• Learning, passing, and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Lead and motivate a team of employees
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule/extra time as needed
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience operating a forklift

ABOUT US:

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.