Warehouse Lead: Coach Teams, Drive Safety & Inventory

KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA/HRA

Dental & Vision

Life and Disability

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kenco Logistics in Rockford, IL is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train teammates, support daily warehouse operations, and back up supervisors as needed. The role covers shipping/receiving, inventory control, and equipment operation within a safety‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in warehouse operations and at least 6 months in leadership, plus a forklift license or eligibility to obtain one.

Qualifications

• High 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 such as clamp/slip sheet equipment; load, unload, and store materials/products in designated areas.
• Complete applicable paperwork per standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory agencies.
• 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 for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.

Skills

Forklift operator

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kenco Logistics in Rockford, IL is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train teammates, support daily warehouse operations, and back up supervisors as needed. The role covers shipping/receiving, inventory control, and equipment operation within a safety‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in warehouse operations and at least 6 months in leadership, plus a forklift license or eligibility to obtain one.