Warehouse Lead-3PL

Dahl Consulting; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is seeking a Warehouse Lead for a 3PL operation in Murfreesboro, MN. The role focuses on directing daily warehouse activities, coordinating receiving, order fulfillment, and shipping, and driving accuracy and safety across the site.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership, strong coordination with cross-functional teams, and a track record of maintaining productivity in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on leadership in a warehouse setting.
• Experience supervising warehouse associates and shifts.
• Strong knowledge of receiving, inventory control, and shipping processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management.
• Develop, implement, and enforce warehouse policies and best practices.
• Supervise shifts to ensure productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members; foster accountability.
• Coordinate outbound orders for timely shipments; resolve issues with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee safety programs and perform routine safety checks.
• Participate in cycle counts, inventory projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support onboarding and scheduling needs; assist with workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Cycle counts

Forklift knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Job description

Title: Warehouse Lead-3PL Location: Murfreesboro, MN Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $23-27/hr Industry: Logistics

About the Role

Our client, a growing third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider, is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations and lead a team in a fast-paced distribution environment. This role is responsible for coordinating receiving, order fulfillment, inventory control, packaging, and shipping activities while ensuring operational accuracy, safety compliance, and exceptional service levels for customers. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can motivate team members, maintain productivity standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations.

Job Description

As a Warehouse Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient flow of goods through the distribution center while supporting warehouse leadership and supervising daily operational activities. This position combines frontline leadership with active participation in warehouse functions to help meet customer expectations and shipping deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily warehouse operations, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of warehouse policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Supervise warehouse associates throughout assigned shifts and ensure productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members while fostering a positive and accountable work environment.
• Monitor inventory control processes and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Prioritize and coordinate outbound orders to ensure timely and accurate shipment execution.
• Partner with warehouse management and cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and improve processes.
• Support personnel-related matters, scheduling needs, and workforce planning activities.
• Maintain working knowledge of all warehouse functions and provide operational support where needed.
• Promote and enforce all safety programs, procedures, and training requirements.
• Lead by example through active participation in loading, unloading, picking, packing, and other warehouse tasks.
• Support onboarding and informal training of new team members.
• Participate in cycle counts, inventory projects, warehouse reorganizations, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with safety audits, inspections, equipment checks, and reporting activities.
• Maintain organized work areas and reinforce 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment operations.
• Strong understanding of receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, and warehouse processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, team coordination, or supervisory experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to train, motivate, and coach team members.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to workplace safety and operational compliance.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a high-volume distribution center or 3PL environment.
• Experience as a Lead, Shift Lead, Team Lead, or Supervisor.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Experience training, onboarding, or mentoring warehouse associates.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices, cycle counting, and shipping/receiving operations.
• Experience supporting process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Benefits

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.