Warehouse Lead

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Corp.; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast CES of Texas is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily operations, including receiving, sorting, storing, and shipping merchandise. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring accuracy of shipments, and maintaining inventory records.

Forklift and pallet jack operation will be routine. Candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Accurate logging of inventory and shipments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily warehouse and shipping areas, fill and ship customer orders.
• Ensure shipment accuracy and maintain documentation.
• Receive incoming material and route appropriately; log inventory transactions.
• Supervise department staff, motivate, delegate, and monitor safety.
• Provide floor support and troubleshoot daily issues.
• Maintain relationships with associates and managers; prepare records and reports.
• Operate warehouse equipment and arrange repairs when needed.
• Keep work areas neat and safe.

Skills

Read and interpret documents

Basic math skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Carts

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Warehouse Operations

Job Summary

Responsible for receiving, sorting, storing, taking inventory, keeping records and organizing for the shipping of merchandise examined or stored in the warehouse. Employees will also be responsible for operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in daily warehouse and shipping areas including:
  • Filling and shipping customer orders.
  • Ensuring accuracy of shipments and supporting documentation.
  • Receiving incoming material and routing to appropriate area or personnel.
  • Ensuring inventory transactions are accurately logged.
• Receiving quality control
  • Checking that the materials coming in house are correct per the manifest and without defects.
• Supervise personnel in department to effectively motivate, delegate and monitor activities, performance and safety.
• Provide on going floor support and troubleshoot issues throughout the day.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with associates, peers and managers.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and prepare reports as required.
• Operate and demonstrate use of specialized warehouse equipment and requesting repairs when they are necessary.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, floors, and work stations neat and clean.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance Instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including:
  • A variety of standing and walking throughout the day.
  • Repeated twisting at the torso while lifting and pulling inventory from shelves.
  • Regular lifting of 20-30 pounds and occasional lifting of 50 pounds.
  • Exposure to changes in temperature and humidity.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to multi task and work within deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Education and Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and one year warehouse or related experience.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Position Warehouse Lead

Division East Coast CES of Texas

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Location Houston

About the Organization

This position is currently accepting applications.

Hiring Manager(s) Kevin Shadiack

Open Date 10/13/2026