Team Lead – 2nd Shift

Jobtailor; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Berlin, WI, seeks a warehouse operative to coordinate daily logistics activities and supervise teams in receiving, warehousing, and shipping. You will mentor staff, support forklift operations, and ensure accuracy of inbound/outbound paperwork and counts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of logistics experience, and strong attention to detail. Flexible schedule with potential evenings/weekends and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in logistics or distribution preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily operational activities.
• Oversee associates in warehousing, receiving, and shipping.
• Mentor and train associates in distribution tasks and SOPs.
• Assist with forklift operation and certification.
• Coordinate unloading inbound shipments and staging outbound shipments.
• Verify inbound/outbound paperwork and counts.
• Load orders to doors and trailers.
• Process shipping, receiving, and picking per SOPs.
• Research discrepancies and report issues to supervisors.
• Communicate with customers by phone, email, or in person.
• Prepare activity reports for site management.
• Verify product quality and report damages.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and orderly work areas.

Skills

Inventory Management

Shipping & Receiving

Quality Control

Mathematical Skills

Standard Operating Procedures

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Reach Trucks

Cherry Pickers

Scissor Lifts

Job description

• Coordinate and oversee daily operational activities for assigned areas
• Oversee associates dedicated to warehousing, receiving, and shipping
• Mentor and train new and existing associates in distribution activities and Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist with forklift operation and certification
• Coordinate unloading inbound shipments, stacking product, and picking and staging outbound shipments
• Verify inbound/outbound paperwork and product counts
• Load orders according to appropriate doors and trailers
• Process shipping, receiving, and picking functions according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Research shipping and receiving discrepancies
• Communicate with customers by telephone, electronically, or in person
• Prepare activity reports for site management
• Verify product and order quality, report damages and discrepancies, and stack, package, shrink wrap, and label products
• Report inconsistencies and problems to the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager
• Participate in quality, department, and safety meetings
• Execute safety protocols and maintain warehouse cleanliness, security, and orderly work areas
• Direct warehouse work-team operations and assist with productivity and payroll-hour records
• Assist with workforce levels and work schedules; ensure jobs are assigned and completed properly
• Initiate and report actions concerning product, process, and quality-system non-conformities
• Operate and maintain equipment including forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, and related equipment
• Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks such as answering telephones, scheduling, greeting visitors, filing, and record keeping
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (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
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
• Basic computer skills
• RF Scanners
• WMS functions
• English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills to verify quantities, count inventory, or perform duties associated with handling, storing, and distributing client products
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all levels of the organization
• Must be able to adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Work overtime as dictated by business, whether mandatory or voluntary
• Preferred: 2–4 years’ experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment
• Preferred: 2–4 years’ proven forklift experience
• Preferred: Current or prior MHE certification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in logistics and distribution operations, including proficiency in forklift operation, inventory management, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. Capable of mentoring associates and ensuring compliance with safety protocols while maintaining effective communication across all organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Forklift Operation
• Logistics Experience
• MHE Certification
• RF Scanners
• WMS Functions

Hard Skills

• Inventory Management
• Shipping and Receiving
• Quality Control
• Mathematical Skills
• Standard Operating Procedures

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Team Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Forklift Training Program
• MHE Certification

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Distribution
• Warehouse Operations
• Safety Protocols
• Operational Activities

Tools & Technologies

• Forklifts
• Pallet Jacks
• Reach Trucks
• Cherry Pickers
• Scissor Lifts