Warehouse Lead & Forklift Trainer

Kenco Group; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA/HRA/FS

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (Basic)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off ~2 weeks

Employer Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and supervise warehouse associates, including forklift operators, and to back up the supervisor as needed. This role involves training, safety checks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The Lead will perform daily tasks across shipping/receiving, inventory, and general warehouse functions, while also supporting the department through observations, reporting, and process improvements. Familiarity with DOT/IATA/IMDG is helpful.

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 PIT and annual recertification training.
• Conduct EIP, performance, and maintenance observations.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution.
• Complete applicable paperwork (i.e. shipping/tracking labels) per SOPs and regulatory agencies (DOT, IATA, IMDG).
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• Ensure 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Warehouse operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Operator license

Job description

Kenco is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and supervise warehouse associates, including forklift operators, and to back up the supervisor as needed. This role involves training, safety checks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The Lead will perform daily tasks across shipping/receiving, inventory, and general warehouse functions, while also supporting the department through observations, reporting, and process improvements. Familiarity with DOT/IATA/IMDG is helpful.