Warehouse Lead & Forklift Trainer

KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA/HRA/FSA options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach warehouse associates, oversee daily tasks, and back up the supervisor as needed. Responsibilities span training, safety inspections, inventory, and regulatory paperwork in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role requires forklift operation certification or the ability to obtain one, plus 2+ years in warehouse operations and some leadership experience. Expect collaboration across departments and focus on safety and efficiency.

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 (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 trucks Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times 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

Forklift operation

Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kenco is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach warehouse associates, oversee daily tasks, and back up the supervisor as needed. Responsibilities span training, safety inspections, inventory, and regulatory paperwork in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role requires forklift operation certification or the ability to obtain one, plus 2+ years in warehouse operations and some leadership experience. Expect collaboration across departments and focus on safety and efficiency.