Warehouse Lead (Boosting)

Kenco; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA/HRA/FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employer Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a dependable Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates while managing daily tasks. You will back up supervisors, oversee shipping/receiving, inventory, and material handling operations, and ensure safety and efficiency in a fast-paced facility.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in warehousing with leadership experience, a valid forklift operator license, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years prior warehouse/distribution operations experience.
• 6 months leadership or supervisory experience in a distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train warehouse associates and forklift drivers.
• Perform PIT operations and annual recertifications.
• Complete paperwork per SOPs and regulatory requirements (DOT, IATA, IMDG).
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities and report variances.

Skills

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Decision Quality

Optimize Work Processes

Situational Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Operator License

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—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 PositionThe Warehouse Lead is responsible for acting as a coach/leader of warehouse associates. The job is responsible to coach and train teammates to fulfill their individual daily tasks in addition to the Lead’s own tasks. The Lead may have various responsibilities based on the specific department, this can include, but is not limited to shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, general warehouse functions or material handling operators (i.e. forklift operators). The lead will provide backup to the supervisor as needed.FunctionsTrain 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 such as 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 (i.e. DOT, IATA, IMDG, etc.)Participate in inventory/cycle count activities as needed and report variances to leadership.Perform daily safely inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucksEnsure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.Communicate and report any incidents to supervisorEnsure product rotation procedures are followed.Review and Analyze daily production reports.Serve as backup to other warehouse roles, as needed.Depending on specific department other duties may apply.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED preferred and be able to pass a background check and drug screen.Minimum 2 years prior warehouse/distribution operations experience and 6 months experience related 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.CompetenciesAction Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other 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 situationsBenefits offered:Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accountsSupplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injuryDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life and Supplemental LifeShort Term and Long Term DisabilityPaid Parental Leave401(k)Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)Employer Paid Holidays- 10 daysKenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.https://www.eeoc.gov/posterEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/