Warehouse Lead

ProStaff Solutions Inc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

ProStaff Workforce Solutions seeks a hands-on Warehouse Lead to keep operations running smoothly, oversee receiving, inventory, and outbound shipments, and coordinate with carriers. You will lead a team, ensure accuracy, and use equipment like pallet jacks and forklifts in a fast-paced environment.

The role is contract-to-hire with a standard warehouse schedule and on-site work in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team or supervisory role.
• Proven experience picking, packing, and shipping orders accurately.
• Experience receiving, inspecting, organizing incoming merchandise.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely (forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Ability to coordinate with dispatch and schedule shipments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support warehouse team operations to ensure efficiency and productivity
• Pick, pack, and ship orders accurately and on time
• Receive and organize incoming merchandise
• Load and unload trucks (inbound and outbound)
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse
• Optimize inventory storage to maximize space
• Coordinate shipments with carriers and manage shipping documentation
• Apply shipping rates correctly and scan packages as they leave
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Forklift safety

Physical stamina

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

We’re looking for a hands‑on Warehouse Lead to keep our client’s warehouse running smoothly and ensure orders go out accurately and on time. You’ll handle everything from receiving shipments to organizing inventory, managing outbound orders, and coordinating with carriers. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable working with warehouse equipment.

Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: DoE

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9 am – 6 pm / Friday, 9 am – 4 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support warehouse team operations to ensure efficiency and productivity
• Pick, pack, and ship orders accurately and on time
• Receive and organize incoming merchandise
• Load and unload trucks (inbound and outbound)
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse
• Optimize inventory storage to maximize space
• Coordinate shipments with carriers and manage shipping documentation
• Apply shipping rates correctly and scan packages as they leave
• Multitask effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications:

• Prior warehouse experience, preferably in a lead or supervisory role
• Proven experience picking, packing, and shipping orders accurately and efficiently
• Experience receiving, inspecting, and organizing incoming merchandise
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively
• Experience safely operating warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Physically capable of lifting heavy boxes
• Ability to coordinate with dispatch and schedule shipments
• Comfortable researching shipping costs and selecting appropriate options
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace

About ProStaff

We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients and candidates with a personal touch. ProStaff Workforce Solutions is a group of industry experts—many hailing from larger agencies—who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands‑on and flexible environment, with attention to detail. Our mission is to match quality people with quality jobs and quality companies to maximize productivity and profitability. We develop long‑term relationships and provide a level of customer service and expertise that instill confidence and trust in our client companies and candidates.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Commitment
• Quality
• Diversity

Benefits for eligible employees

• Direct deposit
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• 401(k) Plan

Please visit us at https://www.prostaffworkforce.com/ to explore all opportunities.

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