Thrift Store Warehouse Lead & Logistics Supervisor

Life Unlimited, Inc; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a Thrift Store Warehouse Supervisor to oversee donation intake, inventory processing, warehouse organization, transportation logistics, and merchandise flow.

This role provides leadership to warehouse staff, volunteers, and temporary workers ensuring safe, efficient operation and steady merchandise movement from donation receipt to sales floor placement. The role supports estate pickups, donation transportation, inventory management, and loss prevention, reporting

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse, inventory, logistics, or related experience preferred.
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or temporary workers preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse best practices preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must carry minimum auto insurance coverage as required by law.
• Ability to safely operate trucks, cargo vans, or similar vehicles preferred.
• Must receive seasonal flu vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient processing, storage, and movement of donated merchandise.
• Manage donation intake activities including receiving, sorting, staging, and distributing items for pricing and sales floor placement.
• Coordinate merchandise flow between warehouse, processing areas, and retail floor to maintain inventory availability.
• Assist with estate sale pickups, donation collections, furniture transportation, and agency deliveries.
• Operate agency vehicles, including box trucks and cargo vehicles, in compliance with policies and safety standards.
• Maintain organized warehouse storage systems and oversee seasonal inventory rotations.
• Conduct routine inventory audits and assist with loss prevention efforts.
• Ensure warehouse areas remain clean, safe, organized, and compliant with applicable safety regulations.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to warehouse staff, volunteers, community service workers, and temporary employees.
• Train team members on safe lifting practices, equipment operation, donation processing standards, and warehouse procedures.
• Assist in coordinating volunteer assignments and workflow within warehouse operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Life Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a Thrift Store Warehouse Supervisor to oversee donation intake, inventory processing, warehouse organization, transportation logistics, and merchandise flow.

This role provides leadership to warehouse staff, volunteers, and temporary workers ensuring safe, efficient operation and steady merchandise movement from donation receipt to sales floor placement. The role supports estate pickups, donation transportation, inventory management, and loss prevention, reporting