Warehouse Lead - 1st Shift WD

Kenco Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employer-paid holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group is looking for a Warehouse Lead in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves guiding and coaching warehouse associates and managing daily operations including shipping, inventory control, and material handling.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience and must hold or obtain a forklift operator license. Additionally, Kenco offers robust benefits like medical, dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan along with paid time off and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years prior warehouse/distribution operations experience.
• 6 months of leadership or supervisory experience in a distribution environment.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain a license.

Responsibilities

• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment for distribution.
• Conduct performance and maintenance observations.
• Complete shipping paperwork per standard procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for acting as a coach and leader of warehouse associates. The role includes coaching and training teammates to fulfill their daily tasks, in addition to the Lead’s own responsibilities. Duties may include shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, general warehouse functions, or material handling operations such as forklift operation. The Lead will provide backup to the supervisor as needed.

Functions

• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers and conduct Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and annual recertification training.
• Conduct EIP, performance, and maintenance observations.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution (i.e., clamp/slip sheet equipment); load, unload, and store materials/products in designated areas.
• Complete applicable paperwork (i.e., shipping/tracking labels) per standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory agencies (DOT, IATA, IMDG, etc.).
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities as needed and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection‑ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Review and analyze daily production reports.
• Serve as backup to other warehouse roles as needed.
• Additional duties may apply depending on department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Minimum 2 years prior warehouse/distribution operations experience and 6 months of leadership or supervisory experience and/or training in a distribution environment.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a forklift operator license.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• This position is not expected to travel.

Disclosures

For California residents, review Kenco’s privacy policy notice: https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/. The statement above describes the general nature and level of work for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer‑paid holidays 10 days

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kenco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.