Warehouse Lead

Odyssey Logistics; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Discounts with Vendors

Job summary

Odyssey Logistics in Anchorage, AK is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Lead to oversee day-to-day warehouse and supply chain activities, safely performing shipping, receiving, material handling, and forklift operations.

You will guide Warehouse Associates, train temporary labor, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate planning to ensure materials move efficiently, while upholding safety procedures and company standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience required.
• Previous Warehouse Lead or other warehouse leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated forklift operation experience required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts with capacities up to 55,000 lbs.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety and material-handling procedures.
• Ability to lead by example and support other warehouse employees.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently lift up to 40 lbs., with occasional lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor and warehouse temperatures, including temperatures as low as -20°F.
• Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and accountable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while handling multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, and material-handling activities.
• Safely operate assigned forklifts and other warehouse equipment, including forklifts with capacities of up to 55,000 lbs.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain communication with the Shipping/Receiving office.
• Follow OSHA requirements and company safety procedures at all times.
• Complete forklift pre-trip inspections and safely change propane tanks as needed.
• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and immediately report accidents, damages, claims, equipment issues, or other safety concerns.
• Help guide Warehouse Associates and participate in training temporary labor.
• Assist with warehouse planning and daily workflow to ensure materials are moved efficiently.
• Maintain clean and safe warehouse floors and work areas.
• Document temperatures for refrigerated freight when required.
• Safely handle incoming and outgoing materials while protecting freight from damage.
• Work effectively in extreme temperatures, including environments as cold as -20°F.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Safety procedures

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Odyssey Logistics

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage.

Anchorage, AK

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage.

Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data-driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long-term partnership.

What Sets Us Apart

Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action.

Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles; they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other.

The Role

Work Model: Onsite

Work Schedule: Full-time; approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime as scheduled

Pay: $24.00–$26.00 per hour

Travel Requirements: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: No formal supervisory responsibility

Reports to: Terminal or Warehouse Manager

Summary / Primary Role

The Warehouse Lead oversees day‑to‑day warehouse and supply chain activities while safely performing shipping, receiving, material handling, and forklift operations. This role helps guide Warehouse Associates, supports efficient loading and unloading operations, and ensures that safety procedures and company standards are consistently followed.

The Warehouse Lead will also assist with training temporary labor, maintaining accurate documentation, communicating operational issues to management, and keeping the warehouse clean, organized, and safe.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a hands‑on warehouse professional with strong forklift experience and leadership skills who can help coordinate daily warehouse operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, productivity, and service.

• Coordinate and participate in shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, and material‑handling activities.
• Safely operate assigned forklifts and other warehouse equipment, including forklifts with capacities of up to 55,000 lbs.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain communication with the Shipping/Receiving office.

• Follow OSHA requirements and company safety procedures at all times.
• Complete forklift pre-trip inspections and safely change propane tanks as needed.
• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and immediately report accidents, damages, claims, equipment issues, or other safety concerns.

• Help guide Warehouse Associates and participate in training temporary labor.
• Assist with warehouse planning and daily workflow to ensure materials are moved efficiently.
• Maintain clean and safe warehouse floors and work areas.

• Document temperatures for refrigerated freight when required.
• Safely handle incoming and outgoing materials while protecting freight from damage.
• Work effectively in extreme temperatures, including environments as cold as -20°F.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience required.
• Previous Warehouse Lead or other warehouse leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated forklift operation experience required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts with capacities up to 55,000 lbs.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety and material‑handling procedures.
• Ability to lead by example and support other warehouse employees.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently lift up to 40 lbs., with occasional lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor and warehouse temperatures, including temperatures as low as -20°F.
• Reliable, punctual, safety‑conscious, and accountable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while handling multiple priorities.

Compensation & Schedule Details

Base Pay Range: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

Bonus Eligible: No

Commission Eligible: No

The position is expected to average approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime required as scheduled. Employees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes.

No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Health & Wellness Program
• Discounts with Preferred Vendors

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

At Odyssey, we believe the best ideas come from people with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role, while also valuing the unique strengths, curiosity, and fresh thinking each person brings.

Our commitment to inclusion helps fuel innovation and enables us to deliver smarter, more creative solutions for our customers. We are proud to be a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, given equal opportunity to succeed, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways.

All employment decisions are based on merit, without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Additional Information

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to a 5-panel drug test, including marijuana.

The physical demands of this position include frequent lifting of up to 40 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 70 lbs. The role requires extended periods of standing and walking, reaching above the head, grasping and handling materials, and working in potentially inclement weather and extreme temperatures.

Employees are expected to maintain a clean and safe work environment, follow all company policies and procedures, and perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers

Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.