Warehouse Lead

darkhorseexpresssolutionsinc; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

DarkHorse Express Solutions Inc. seeks a 1st Shift Logistics Lead to oversee daily warehouse activities at our client’s facility in Garden City, GA. You will lead a team, ensure orders are processed accurately and on schedule, and maintain inventory control.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills, capable of staying organized in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of warehouse or distribution experience.
• Minimum 1 year in a lead, coordinator, or supervisory role.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.
• Experience using inventory systems and computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to warehouse associates during the shift.
• Monitor picking, packing and shipping to meet deadlines.
• Assist with inventory counts and recordkeeping.
• Support receiving, shipping, staging and material movement.
• Train and prepare new team members in procedures and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

People Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Job description

1st Shift Logistics Lead

Pay: Starting at $19.00 per hour, paid weekly
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:50 AM until operations are complete
Location: Garden City, GA

Position Summary

DarkHorse Express Solutions Inc. is looking for a reliable and motivated Logistics Lead to help oversee daily warehouse activities at our client’s facility. This position will work alongside warehouse leadership to keep operations running efficiently, support employees, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure customer orders are processed correctly and on schedule.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who can communicate effectively, solve problems quickly, and keep the team focused in a busy warehouse environment.

Key Duties

• Team Leadership: Provide direction to warehouse associates throughout the shift while helping employees stay productive, engaged, and supported.
• Order Processing: Monitor picking, packing, and shipping activities to ensure orders are completed accurately and meet required deadlines.
• Inventory Management: Assist with inventory counts, product tracking, recordkeeping, and proper warehouse organization.
• Warehouse Operations: Support receiving, shipping, staging, material movement, and other daily logistics functions as needed.
• Employee Training: Help train and prepare new team members by demonstrating proper procedures, expectations, and workplace practices.
• Problem Solving: Identify delays, workflow issues, and operational challenges and take appropriate action to keep productivity on track.
• Safety & Organization: Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment while ensuring employees follow established safety procedures.
• Leadership Support: Work closely with warehouse supervisors to meet production goals and maintain consistent daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of warehouse or distribution experience.
• Minimum of 1 year in a lead, coordinator, or supervisory role.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees from different backgrounds and experience levels.
• Comfortable using computers and warehouse management or inventory systems.
• Strong attention to accuracy, organization, and detail.
• Able to remain productive and make sound decisions in a fast-moving work environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Forklift certification or previous experience operating warehouse equipment is a plus.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

If you have warehouse leadership experience and are ready to take on a greater role in daily logistics operations, this opportunity gives you the chance to lead a team, improve warehouse performance, and contribute directly to successful order fulfillment.