Warehouse Lead: Drive Team Performance & On‑Time Shipping

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision/eyewear plan

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Direct deposit

Sick Pay

Perks at Work – Discounts

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a dependable Warehouse Lead to supervise daily operations and lead a team ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety. You will oversee picking, packing, and shipping while coordinating with drivers and management.

The role requires hands-on leadership, forklift/handtrucks experience, and a focus on inventory integrity and on-time deliveries in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on their feet.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience; 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, shipping/receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and experience using inventory or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Forklift certification is preferred or the ability to become certified upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support warehouse staff, providing daily directions and training.
• Lead daily picking, packing, and shipping operations to ensure accuracy and on-time order fulfillment.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks.
• Process customer returns and ensure proper documentation and inventory adjustments.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and inventory control procedures.
• Coordinate workflow to meet daily production and shipping deadlines.
• Ensure warehouse organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety standards.
• Assist with resolving shipping discrepancies and inventory issues.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and communicate operational updates with management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Shipping/receiving

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Team supervision

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a dependable Warehouse Lead to supervise daily operations and lead a team ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety. You will oversee picking, packing, and shipping while coordinating with drivers and management.

The role requires hands-on leadership, forklift/handtrucks experience, and a focus on inventory integrity and on-time deliveries in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on their feet.