Warehouse Lead

AppleOne Employment Services; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire

Employer-paid medical insurance

5 days PTO per year

Year-end bonus

OSHA certification opportunity

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Oceanside, CA to guide a small team of 2–3 associates. You will oversee daily warehouse activities, unload trucks, move equipment, and support shipping/receiving while maintaining safety and organization.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, effective communication, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced setting. Competitive hourly pay and employee benefits accompany this direct-hire position.

Qualifications

• Lead daily warehouse workflow and support team productivity.
• Manage and support 2 to 3 warehouse team members.
• Proficiency with MS Office and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse activities and guide a small team of 2 to 3 associates.
• Unload trucks, move equipment, and process copiers and related products.
• Support shipping and receiving to ensure accurate handling of inventory.
• Use MS Office and an inventory system to track activity (Acceleration).
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive warehouse environment.
• Communicate with team and leadership to address daily needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Tools

MS Office

Acceleration

Job description

Job Summary

A growing international shipping and logistics organization in Oceanside, CA is hiring a Warehouse Lead for a direct hire opportunity in Oceanside, CA. This role is ideal for a hands-on warehouse professional who enjoys leading by example, keeping daily operations moving, and supporting a small, collaborative team. The Warehouse Lead will guide 2 to 3 warehouse associates while staying actively involved in shipping, receiving, truck unloading, equipment movement, and warehouse processing. This is a strong opportunity for someone seeking long-term stability, supportive leadership, positive teamwork, and continued growth in warehouse operations. The work environment is team-oriented and practical, with leadership that values dependability, safety, communication, and employees who take pride in doing the job well.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse activities and help direct a small team of 2 to 3 warehouse associates.
• Unload trucks, move equipment, and support hands-on processing of copiers and related products.
• Support shipping and receiving functions to ensure equipment is handled accurately and efficiently.
• Use MS Office and an inventory management system such as Acceleration to track warehouse activity.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive warehouse environment.
• Communicate with team members and leadership to keep workflow moving and address daily operational needs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Pay: $25 per hour.
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• 5 days of PTO per year.
• Employer-paid medical insurance.
• Shared year-end bonus based on company performance.
• Opportunity to obtain OSHA certification.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Lead daily warehouse workflow and support team productivity.
• Manage and support 2 to 3 warehouse team members.
• Assist with unloading trucks, moving copiers, and processing equipment.
• Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse organization.
• Warehouse, shipping and receiving, logistics, or related experience.
• Previous warehouse lead, team lead, or hands-on supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience using Acceleration or another inventory management system.
• Comfortable performing physical warehouse work, including moving equipment and unloading trucks.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Safety-focused, dependable, and able to lead by example in a warehouse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA certification or interest in obtaining OSHA certification.
• Experience in shipping, logistics, equipment handling, or business services operations.
• Prior experience working with copiers, office equipment, or large equipment movement.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.