Warehouse Lead

Employee Magnets; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Fort Worth, Texas is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee daily warehouse activities, ensuring efficient shipping and receiving, along with managing inventory and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in logistics and familiarity with WMS software and equipment operation such as forklifts. This position emphasizes leadership and team performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years in warehouse, logistics, or materials handling.
• Experience with warehouse equipment like forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct warehouse team members, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Oversee daily activities including shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts and use of WMS systems.
• Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with standards.
• Train new staff on warehouse procedures and equipment operation.
• Communicate with supervisors for seamless operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Forklift operation

WMS/ERP software

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS/ERP software

Microsoft Office

Forklifts

Job description

Responsible for guiding daily warehouse operations, leading staff, ensuring accurate shipping/receiving, managing inventory, using WMS, maintaining safety, and fulfilling orders efficiently, requiring leadership, problem-solving, and experience with warehouse equipment like forklifts and WMS. Focus on team performance, workflow optimization, and supporting overall logistics goals in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead and direct warehouse team members, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely completion of work.
• Operations Management: Oversee daily activities including shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, and returns processing, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Inventory Control: Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventory, and use of WMS/ERP systems.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce warehouse safety procedures, conduct equipment inspections (PPE, Electric pallet jacks, forklifts), and ensure compliance with standards.
• Training: Train new staff on warehouse procedures, policies, and equipment operation.
• Coordination: Communicate with supervisors and other departments for seamless operations.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years in warehouse, logistics, or materials handling.

Skills

• Familiarity with WMS/ERP software, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, Electric jack.