Warehouse Lead

Hood Distribution; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

401k

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hood Distribution in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Warehouse Lead to supervise warehouse and driver staff. You will lead daily operations, coordinate inbound freight, and ensure safety and efficiency across shifts.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires supervision, forklift operation, and experience with RF devices and ERP systems. Competitive benefits accompany hourly pay of $23.00–$25.00.

Qualifications

• Prior Warehouse Lead supervision experience.
• Experience loading Lumber/Plywood and related products.
• Shipping and Receiving experience.
• Fleet Management experience.
• Operational Safety experience.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• RF device and ERP/Microsoft Office familiarity.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Capable of lifting 50–100 lbs and working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead daily warehouse activities and projects.
• Ensure smooth operations and policy-compliant productivity.
• Assist with inbound freight coordination from vendors.
• Support warehouse duties including pickups, LTL, and receiving.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager on orders and inventory issues.
• Keep the warehouse clean and organized.
• Assist in scheduling deliveries and driver assignments.
• Oversee training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings.

Skills

Supervision experience

Forklift operation

RF device familiarity

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50-100 lbs

Tools

RF scanner

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

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