Warehouse Lead

Mapei Marine; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with 6% matching

Job summary

MAPEI Corporation is seeking a Warehouse Operator Lead in Swedesboro, NJ to supervise daily shipping and receiving, lead a small team, and ensure accuracy, safety, and efficiency in distribution.

You will train Warehouse Operator I and II, verify inbound/outbound paperwork, operate forklifts, and uphold EH&S standards while meeting production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. independently; and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility for overtime and shift hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations by coordinating shipping, receiving, picking, staging, and material handling activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Verify inbound and outbound shipments by reviewing Bills of Lading, pick tickets, and related documentation; prepare and validate shipping paperwork.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, unload, and store finished goods and raw materials.
• Train and support Warehouse Operator I and II team members, providing guidance on procedures, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Monitor warehouse conditions and inventory accuracy; promptly communicate discrepancies, quality concerns, or safety issues to management.
• Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing construction chemicals and building materials — including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration.We are currently seeking a Warehouse Operator Lead to join our operations team. This role serves as a working lead within the warehouse, supporting daily shipping and receiving activities while guiding and training Warehouse Operators. The Warehouse Operator Lead plays a key role in ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency across distribution processes while upholding MAPEI’s high quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily warehouse operations by coordinating shipping, receiving, picking, staging, and material handling activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Verify inbound and outbound shipments by reviewing Bills of Lading, pick tickets, and related documentation; prepare and validate shipping paperwork.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, unload, and store finished goods and raw materials.
• Train and support Warehouse Operator I and II team members, providing guidance on procedures, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Monitor warehouse conditions and inventory accuracy; promptly communicate discrepancies, quality concerns, or safety issues to management.
• Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Specific Details:

• Base hourly payrate up to $$24.31-$27.34 p/hr, based on experience.
• Additional premium shift differential: $1.00 p/hr for 2nd shift and $2.00 p/hr for 3rd shift, if applicable.

What's in it for you:

• Highly competitive base pay & premium shift differentials.
• Biannual "Rewards for Results" bonuses, awarded on discretion based on plant performance.
• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
• 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
• Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. independently; and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility for overtime and shift hours as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

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Job Info

• Job Identification 5110
• Job Category OPERATIONS
• Posting Date 09/30/2026, 11:24 AM
• Degree Level High School Diploma or GED
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2155 High Hill Rd, Swedesboro, NJ, 08085, US

2155 High Hill Rd, Swedesboro, NJ, 08085, US