Team Lead, Warehouse

Jobtailor; Hillsboro (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coordinate daily warehouse operations and mentor a designated team in Hillsboro, NY. You will manage receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control while ensuring policy adherence and safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years forklift experience, 1 year in logistics, and current MHE certification, with strong coaching and communication skills to drive performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience in logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• 2–3 years forklift experience.
• MHE certification (current or prior) is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of a designated team to support daily warehouse operations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for team members and provide guidance.
• Assist in maintaining workflow, productivity, and adherence to policies.
• Lead and support daily operations including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Assign and monitor work to ensure productivity and policy compliance.
• Train new and existing associates on Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and adherence to safety policies.
• Conduct regular quality and inventory checks.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching

Safety Compliance

Inventory Control

Quality Checks

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

• Support daily warehouse operations by coordinating the activities of a designated team.
• Serve as the first point of contact for team members.
• Assist in maintaining workflow, productivity, and compliance with policies.
• Lead and support a team in daily operations including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Assign and monitor work to ensure productivity and compliance with standards.
• Train new and existing associates on current Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and feedback.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and adherence to safety policies.
• Perform regular quality and inventory checks.

Requirements

• Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1 year experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• 2-3 years forklift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in coordinating warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and maintaining productivity standards. Proficient in training and mentoring team members while managing inventory control and logistics processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Warehouse Operations Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Forklift Operation
• MHE Certification
• Inventory Control

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Logistics Experience
• Inventory Management
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Quality Checks
• Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Communication
• Team Support
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• MHE Certification

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Distribution
• Warehouse Operations

Tools & Technologies

• Forklift
• Warehouse Management Systems