Team Lead Warehouse 1st Shift

States-Logistics-Services; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K with company matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday premiums

Low medical premiums

Life Insurance

Job summary

States Logistics Services, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead for the 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 3:30am–12:00pm) with mandatory overtime. Compensation starts at $23.00–$25.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

You will oversee workload distribution, enforce safety, and lead a team while operating forklifts to handle loading, unloading, and stocking. Requirements include at least 12 months in warehouse/logistics, 12 months in a leadership role, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 12 months of warehouse or logistics experience and operations.
• 12 months of leadership experience supervising 5+ employees.
• Able to handle multiple projects in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in workload planning and support to warehouse staff.
• Enforce safety and department policies; report issues to supervisor.
• Operate forklift and other equipment to load/unload, pick, stock, and move goods.
• Perform other warehouse tasks as assigned; drive LEAN improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Warehouse Team Lead

We are growing again and have an amazing opportunity for a Warehouse Team Lead. This role requires an individual that will take charge and have the willingness to roll up their sleeves and resolve issues independently. Must be highly motivated and have a strong work ethic.
1st Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday / 3:30am - 12:00pm
This position will require mandatory overtime.

Compensation to Start: $23.00 - $25.00 (depending on experience)

Job Duties:

• Support the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Manager in the distribution of workload assignments for the workgroup while providing support to warehouse representatives.
• Ensures consistent enforcement of company, safety, and department policies and procedures within prescribed department(s) and reports problems or concerns to Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
• As a working lead, you will still safely operate a forklift or other machinery to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, and transportation of goods.
• Performs other warehouse related duties and projects as assigned.
• Find ways to cut waste with LEAN initiatives (if you don't know what LEAN is don't worry, we'll teach you!)

Qualifications:

• 12 months of warehouse or logistics experience and operations
• 12 months of experience in a leadership role of 5 or more employees required.
• Able to adapt in a fast-moving environment including handling multiple projects at one time
• Effectively communicate in writing and verbally to warehouse workers, CSRs, and leaders of all levels within the organization
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when and if needed
• Communication skills both written and verbal
• Merit increases for performance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation - Accrued starting with first check, Sick and holiday- after 90 days of employment).
• Holiday Premiums for holidays worked (no wait time for this benefit! If your shift starts on a holiday, you'll receive a holiday premium even if you are in your first 90 days!)
• Low medical premiums for you and your family - Company covers 70%
• Paid Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401K with company matching. (Employees own 42% stock in the company.)

A little about who we are:
States Logistics Services, Inc. is a third-party logistics company (3PL) specializing in all aspects of supply chain management. Started in 1958, as a warehousing and trucking company with two customers, we have since grown to a fully integrated provider of third-party logistics services with an extensive client base. States Logistics currently has a combination of 13 public and contract warehouses in Southern California and Arizona servicing a wide range of industries. Our focus on service and operational execution has enabled us to be rated the "Best of the Best" within our customers' distribution networks. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) organization our employees are the shared owners of the company and are dedicated to delivering exceptional levels of service to our customers.

E-Verify

States Logistics Services Inc participates in E-Verify. All newly hired associates are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility.

States Logistics Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Must be able to successfully pass a background, physical, and drug screen.