Warehouse Lead: Drive Safe, Efficient Logistics

Houston Food Bank; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Food Bank in Houston, TX is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily operations across the freezer cooler, produce rooms, and dry areas, including receiving, order selecting, bin slotting, and sanitation.

You will train warehouse staff, maintain safety and food-safety policies, manage cycle counts, barcode tagging, and ensure accurate paperwork while delivering friendly, reliable service to internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Forklift and electric pallet jack experience required.
• Experience in food warehousing, retail, or food distribution preferred.
• Supervisory and team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain punctual attendance and dependability.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE.
• Ensure warehouse procedures and policies are met.
• Comply with food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Train and assist Warehouse Associates as needed.
• Manage cycle counts for donated and purchased products.
• Pull orders accurately and tag with barcode labels.

Skills

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Customer service

Self-motivation

Independent work

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Scan gun

Job description

Houston Food Bank in Houston, TX is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily operations across the freezer cooler, produce rooms, and dry areas, including receiving, order selecting, bin slotting, and sanitation.

You will train warehouse staff, maintain safety and food-safety policies, manage cycle counts, barcode tagging, and ensure accurate paperwork while delivering friendly, reliable service to internal teams and customers.