Warehouse Lead

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision/eyewear plan

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Direct deposit

Sick Pay

Perks at Work – Discounts

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a dependable Warehouse Lead to supervise daily operations and lead a team ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety. You will oversee picking, packing, and shipping while coordinating with drivers and management.

The role requires hands-on leadership, forklift/handtrucks experience, and a focus on inventory integrity and on-time deliveries in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on their feet.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience; 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, shipping/receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and experience using inventory or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Forklift certification is preferred or the ability to become certified upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support warehouse staff, providing daily directions and training.
• Lead daily picking, packing, and shipping operations to ensure accuracy and on-time order fulfillment.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks.
• Process customer returns and ensure proper documentation and inventory adjustments.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and inventory control procedures.
• Coordinate workflow to meet daily production and shipping deadlines.
• Ensure warehouse organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety standards.
• Assist with resolving shipping discrepancies and inventory issues.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and communicate operational updates with management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Shipping/receiving

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Team supervision

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Warehouse Lead

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations while leading a team to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and safety. This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for supervising warehouse employees, coordinating shipping and receiving activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support warehouse staff, providing daily directions and training.


• Lead daily picking, packing, and shipping operations to ensure accuracy and on‑time order fulfillment.


• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.


• Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks.


• Process customer returns and ensure proper documentation and inventory adjustments.


• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and inventory control procedures.


• Coordinate workflow to meet daily production and shipping deadlines.


• Ensure warehouse organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety standards.


• Assist with resolving shipping discrepancies and inventory issues.


• Maintain accurate warehouse records and communicate operational updates with management.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and efficiency.


• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.


• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.


• Strong knowledge of inventory control, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.


• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.


• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.


• Basic computer skills and experience using inventory or warehouse management systems preferred.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods.


• Forklift certification is preferred or the ability to become certified upon hire.

Preferred Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Ability to motivate and develop team members.


• Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.


• Reliable attendance and a positive, team‑oriented attitude.

This position is ideal for an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys leading a team, maintaining organized operations, and ensuring customers receive accurate, on‑time shipments.

Associate Benefits

While working for Express, our associates can also become eligible for a variety of benefits:

• Referral bonuses - $100 per employee referred after 80 hours worked.


• Medical plan


• Dental plan


• Vision/eyewear plan


• Prescription drug reimbursement


• Short‑term disability


• Direct deposit


• Sick Pay


• Perks at Work – Save money with offers and discounts on everything from large or everyday purchases with popular merchants.


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Life insurance

"All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screening for safety sensitive positions and criminal background check in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws."