Warehouse Lead

Lineage; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7 holidays

Job summary

Lineage is seeking an experienced Warehouse Lead in Fort Worth, TX to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead a team of associates, and coordinate priorities across departments. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely shipments in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in warehouse/logistics with leadership experience, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse or logistics experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with warehouse equipment, including forklifts, is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Comfortable providing coaching and feedback to team members.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Team: Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work for warehouse associates in your area.
• Keep Operations Moving: Assist with loading/unloading, forklift operations, and product movement.
• Maintain Quality: Identify damaged products and ensure issues are reported and addressed.
• Complete Inspections: Perform daily equipment and inbound/outbound trailer inspections.
• Monitor Shipments: Check incoming/outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality.
• Work Across Teams: Communicate with Traffic, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Coach & Develop: Provide direction and feedback to warehouse staff to support performance and safety.
• Support Special Projects: Take on additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Coaching

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

1st Shift: Tuesday-Friday 7 AM - 5:30 PM

2nd shift: Sun - Wed 6 PM - 4:30 AM

Payrate $24.00

2nd shift $1.00 shift differential

Partner with Operations Leadership to make sure all functions of the warehouse are completed. Assign work to warehouse associates to make certain company and customer standards of service, quality, safety, and productivity are met.

Warehouse Lead

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Warehouse Lead to help oversee daily operations and keep the warehouse running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. In this role, you’ll lead a team of warehouse associates, help coordinate daily priorities, and serve as a key point of contact between the warehouse team and other departments.

If you enjoy being hands-on, solving problems, supporting a team, and keeping operations moving, this could be a great opportunity to grow your leadership experience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Team: Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work for warehouse associates within your assigned area.
• Keep Operations Moving: Help with loading and unloading, forklift operations, product movement, and other warehouse activities as needed.
• Maintain Quality: Identify damaged or defective products and make sure issues are reported and addressed quickly.
• Complete Inspections: Perform and document daily equipment and inbound/outbound trailer inspections.
• Monitor Shipments: Check incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy, quality, and compliance. Report quantity discrepancies or other issues when identified.
• Work Across Teams: Communicate with Traffic, Customer Service, and other departments to help resolve operational issues and keep shipments moving.
• Coach & Develop: Provide direction, coaching, and feedback to warehouse associates to support performance, safety, and teamwork.
• Support Special Projects: Take on additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of warehouse and/or logistics experience
• Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience is preferred
• Experience working with warehouse equipment, including forklifts, is a plus
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work and make decisions in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Comfortable providing coaching and feedback to team members
• Strong attention to detail when working with shipments, inspections, and documentation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends when business needs require it

Physical & Work Environment

• Working in cold-storage environments with temperatures as low as -20°F
• Wearing required PPE and freezer gear when working in cold-storage areas
• Lifting at least 40 lbs., with the potential for heavier lifting depending on the facility
• Working around varying noise levels, including areas that may be loud
• Spending time on the warehouse floor and actively supporting daily operations

Why This Role?

As a Warehouse Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to lead people, build your operational knowledge, solve real-time problems, and make a direct impact on the success of the warehouse. This is a great fit for someone who wants to take their warehouse experience to the next level and grow as a leader.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.