Team Lead- Warehouse Logistics

Staffing Network; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Network is seeking a Team Lead of Warehouse Logistics to oversee the safe, accurate movement of materials within the warehouse and production areas. The role requires forklift operation and coordination to ensure timely delivery to production lines, loading docks, and storage areas while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include receiving, picking, packing, and shipping, supervising and training team members, managing inventory counts and reconciliation,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Strong inventory control skills.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations best practices.
• Forklift certification and experience operating material handling equipment.
• Fluent English speaking and writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of orders.
• Minimizes downtime and keeps the team busy.
• Assist team members with problem solving and training new staff.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of department output and maintain schedules.
• Organize orders to be picked/shipped during shift; manage paper flow.
• Communicate delays and progress to supervisor daily.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment; follow housekeeping standards.
• Lead by example with forklift and other duties as necessary.
• Inventory control processes including check-in/check-out and counts.
• Research and resolve shipping/receiving issues.
• Maintain safety training for crew.
• Receive, locate, transfer, and handle materials accurately.
• Count, weigh, document materials and report damaged/missing items.
• Load/unload materials using tools; operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Assist operators with lifting heavy materials.
• Stack, assemble, stage materials for production/storage/shipment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

The Team Lead of Warehouse Logistics is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of raw materials,

inventory, and finished products within the warehouse and production areas. The Team Lead

operates a forklift and ensures timely delivery to production lines, loading docks, and storage areas while

maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of orders.
• Minimizes downtime, ensures team members are busy at all times.
• Responsible for assisting team members with problem solving and guiding/training new team members.
• Responsible for quality and accuracy of department output and for maintaining department schedules or commitments.
• Reviews, prioritizes, and organizes all orders to be picked and/or shipped during shift. Manages all receiving and shipping office paper flow.
• Communicates delays and progress to supervisor on a daily basis.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment. Adheres to housekeeping standards in the warehouse.
• Works as part of the Logistics team. Leads by example by loading trucks and/or performing other duties as necessary.
• Responsible for inventory control process, including but not limited to check-in/check-out, inventory counts and reconciliation.
• Researches and resolves shipping and receiving related issues.
• Maintains safety programs and all required safety training for the crew.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Receive, locate, transfer, and handle materials accurately and efficiently
• Count, weigh, and document materials; identify and report damaged or missing items
• Load and unload materials from trucks, pallets, racks, trays, or other containers using appropriate tools and equipment
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, and other material handling equipment to move, stack, and retrieve items
• Assist machine operators and production staff with lifting and moving heavy materials as needed.
• Stack, assembly, and stage materials for production, storage, or shipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with company policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements
• Accurately scan, pick, and pack customer orders for shipment
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Strong inventory control skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations best practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing Priorities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary
• Forklift certification and experience operating material handling equipment
• Familiarity with shipping practices, inventory handling, and order fulfillment processes
• Fluent speaking and writing in English
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing workflows