Shift Lead - Warehouse Ops & Safety

Used Cardboard Boxes Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCBEnvironmental in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Shift Lead to oversee front-dock operations, safety, and production. The role includes unloading and loading trailers, organizing inventory, and ensuring crews are equipped with materials to sort. You will enforce all safety policies and drive daily performance across shipping operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in warehouse/manufacturing with lead experience, and a proven ability to coach and mentor teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience: At least 5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, 2+ years lead experience in manufacturing or warehouse company

Responsibilities

• Daily Production Planning: Communicate with the production manager at the start of the day to discuss daily production needs
• Staffing Management & Training: Ensure proper staffing on each shift by requesting additional labor or adjusting staff levels based on workflow needs; provide real-time coaching and conduct hands‑on, on‑the‑floor training to improve performance, efficiency, and adherence to standard processes
• Forklift Coordination: Provide directions to forklift drivers, keeping them organized and on task throughout the day
• Trailer Status Updates: Communicate with the production manager throughout the day about the status of each trailer being loaded or unloaded to minimize downtime
• Paperwork Management: Complete all necessary paperwork, including filling out load sheets, and submit them when trailers are loaded or unloaded
• Driver Coordination: Communicate with the OTR driver in dock 1, providing required paperwork and directions when trailers are loaded or unloaded
• Safety Leadership: Lead efforts to maintain safety, including enforcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies and upholding safety protocols
• Performance Monitoring: Ensure all employees meet their daily production quotas and provide coaching or additional training to underperforming employees as needed
• End‑of‑Shift Setup: Ensure forklift drivers put away finished products and set up tote teams, box sorters, and lid sorters with materials before the end of the shift to prevent delays

Skills

High School Diploma

GED Equivalent

Warehouse Experience

Lead Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

UCBEnvironmental in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Shift Lead to oversee front-dock operations, safety, and production. The role includes unloading and loading trailers, organizing inventory, and ensuring crews are equipped with materials to sort. You will enforce all safety policies and drive daily performance across shipping operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in warehouse/manufacturing with lead experience, and a proven ability to coach and mentor teams in a fast-paced setting.