Warehouse Lead

Hood Industries, Inc.; Lebanon (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Job summary

Hood Distribution in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Warehouse Lead to supervise warehouse and driver staff, reporting to the Operations Manager. You will coordinate daily activities, oversee inbound freight, forklift operations, safety, and scheduling deliveries to ensure timely and accurate orders.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety standards and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Prior Warehouse Team Lead supervision experience.
• Experience loading lumber/plywood onto trucks.
• Shipping and Receiving experience required.
• Fleet Management experience preferred.
• Operational Safety experience required.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Able to use RF devices and ERP/Office tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Good attention to detail is a must.
• Must be able to lift 50–100 lbs.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead all daily warehouse activities and staff.
• Monitor warehouse procedures and productivity to ensure policy compliance.
• Assist with inbound freight coordination from vendors.
• Support warehouse duties including customer or carrier pickups and receiving.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager on orders and inventory issues.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.
• Assist in scheduling deliveries and transfers with drivers.
• Conduct regular inspections (daily/weekly/monthly) of the warehouse.
• Participate in safety meetings as part of the safety committee.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Truck loading

Shipping & receiving

Fleet management

Safety

Forklift operation

Communication

RF / ERP systems

Team player

Attention to detail

Lifting 50-100 lbs

Adaptability

Job description

Hood Distribution is looking for a Warehouse Lead at our Indianapolis, IN facility. Hood Distribution is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber, plywood, moldings, and related wood products whose customers include cabinet shops, millwork houses, retail lumber yards, and similar businesses.

The Warehouse Lead is to provide leadership, guidance, and training to the warehouse and driver staff. The Warehouse Lead reports to Operation Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead all facets of daily activities in the warehouse including but not limited to:
  • Ensure smooth operations and efficient completion of projects.
  • Monitor and oversee daily warehouse procedures and productivity to ensure all policies are followed.
  • Assist with coordinating inbound freight from vendors.
  • Assisting in warehouse duties (customer or UPS pickups, LTL, and receiving).
  • Collaborate with Operations Manager and staff on issues with orders or inventory.
  • Cleaning and organizing of the warehouse.
  • Assist Operations Manager in managing the warehouse and drivers in varying shifts, including training, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes.
  • Participate in monthly safety meetings as part of safety committee.
  • Assist management in scheduling deliveries and transfers.
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of the warehouse.

Qualifications:

• Prior Warehouse Team Lead supervision experience
• Experience and ability to load trucks with Lumber/Plywood
• Shipping and Receiving experience.
• Fleet Management experience.
• Operational Safety experience
• Prior experience and the ability to operate a forklift.
• Effective communication skills
• Understand and effectively use a RF (Radio Frequency) device and computer tools (Microsoft Office and ERP systems)
• Great interpersonal skills– a team player
• Good attention to detail
• Must be able to lift 50-100lbs
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to change.

Salary Range: $23.00- $25.00/per hour

Additional Information:

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, flexible spending account, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer