Warehouse Lead

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional Development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated in Cincinnati is seeking a Warehouse Lead to support the Warehouse Manager by leading daily operations and training staff.

This role focuses on safety, process improvement, and hands-on guidance across the warehouse team to ensure accurate handling and timely fulfillment. Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in a non-temperature controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse activities to ensure safe, successful operations.
• Train and direct warehouse personnel and evaluate processes.
• Provide guidance to teams and support improvements in operations.
• Assist in interviewing candidates and communicate goals and safety practices.

Skills

Warehouse knowledge

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Lifting 75 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PIT Certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 269882

Locations: Cincinnati

Pay Range: $22.10 - $23.80 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 7PM to 3AM

Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler - Pour Your Passion into Purpose!

We're more than beverages-we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

Job Overview

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for assisting the Warehouse Manager and, or Supervisor(s) in all areas of Warehouse Operations by providing leadership to the team, training and evaluating Warehouse Personnel and processes, and maintaining the ability to provide expertise and hands‑on assistance in any area of warehouse operations when required. The Warehouse Lead will provide feedback on performance, assist in interviewing potential candidates, provide direction of work to the assigned team, and provide guidance and support to any specific area of responsibility and, or team as designated by the Warehouse Manager. This position reports to the Warehouse Manager and, or Supervisor(s) and handles issues occurring within the warehouse regarding processes or personnel while promoting all policies, safety procedures, goals, expectations, and CCCI's purpose and values.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the daily activities of warehouse teammates to ensure the safe and successful completion of all related daily warehouse activities and operations
• Verifies and ensures all applicable warehouse processes are followed including, but not limited to, the processes for handling damaged product check‑in, etc., while handling any specific areas of responsibility as assigned by the Warehouse Manager and, or Supervisor(s)
• Trains and leads Warehouse Personnel and evaluates processes striving for continuous improvements
• Communicates with Warehouse Management and Warehouse Personnel as it relates to identified process improvements, personnel improvements, quality, Out‑of‑Stocks (OOS), etc.
• Leads and models the safety culture and strive for 100% compliance concerning safety policies and procedures
• Supports, leads, and motivates a team to deliver results by communicating company goals, safety practices, and deadlines; engaging and developing teammates through effective on‑the‑job coaching and training; implementing continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus; embodying company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership
• Assists in interviewing potential candidates and influences and advises management on performance management matters. May perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of all Warehouse Processes and Warehouse Systems
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task
• Strong communication skills - written and oral. Computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet Explorer.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced atmosphere while walking and repetitively lifting 30 lbs.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment
• Ability to coordinate and organize efficient and dependable warehouse processes
• Ability to adapt to needs of role in different work areas throughout the workday and meet minimum expectations of those different work areas
• Ability to read and interpret instructions from a computer screen
• Attention to detail and ability to differentiate our packages
• Ability to work in a noisy and non‑climate controlled (hot in summer, cold in winter) environment
• Intentional self‑starter who takes initiative and proactively seeks out value‑add opportunities
• Flexibility (Schedules, Hours change with the demands of the business).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) Certification: Pallet Jack, Forklift, Double Forklift, Hy-Jaws, Ty-Guard, Triple Double, Switch Tractor, and Floor Scrubber

Work Environment

Noisy and non‑temperature‑controlled environment (hot in summer/cold in winter)

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.