Warehouse Lead & Forklift Training Coach

Kenco Group; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA/FSA benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is hiring a Warehouse Lead in Portage, MI. The role coaches and trains warehouse associates, including forklift drivers, and may cover shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, and other warehouse tasks.

The Lead backs up supervision as needed and participates in PIT training, safety inspections, and daily operations. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced distribution environment, with growth opportunities within a leading 3PL provider

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in warehouse/distribution operations.
• 6 months of leadership or supervisory experience in a distribution environment.
• Forklift operator license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train warehouse associates and forklift drivers.
• Support various duties per department (shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, material handling).
• Provide backup to supervisor as needed.
• Conduct PIT and annual recertification training and safety inspections.
• Complete paperwork per procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities and report variances.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Operator License

Job description

Kenco Logistics is hiring a Warehouse Lead in Portage, MI. The role coaches and trains warehouse associates, including forklift drivers, and may cover shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, and other warehouse tasks.

The Lead backs up supervision as needed and participates in PIT training, safety inspections, and daily operations. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced distribution environment, with growth opportunities within a leading 3PL provider