Warehouse Lead - Inventory, Safety and Team Mentor

Thorpe Specialty Services Corporation; North Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorpe Specialty Services Corporation seeks a Warehouse Lead to direct day-to-day warehouse activities, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of materials supporting field, shop, and project operations. This role provides hands-on leadership and training to warehouse staff, monitors inventory accuracy, and helps maintain a safe, organized warehouse and yard.

You will train and mentor staff, oversee inspections, and ensure proper storage and efficient operations while performing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of warehouse experience with leadership duties.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain it after hire.
• Experience with inventory/ERP systems (e.g., UKG/SAP).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication; team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assign, direct, and prioritize daily work of warehouse staff across receiving, picking/packing, shipping, and yard tasks.
• Train, mentor, and onboard new and existing warehouse associates on procedures, safety, and equipment.
• Oversee receipt, inspection, and verification of shipments against packing slips and PO's.
• Coordinate picking, packing, and staging for shipment to sites or locations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory accuracy using ERP system; lead cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and shipping/receiving issues; escalate as needed.
• Ensure proper organization, labeling, and storage of materials; enforce housekeeping.
• Operate and train others on forklift, pallet jack, hand truck safely.
• Monitor safety policy compliance and PPE usage.
• Assist Warehouse Supervisor with scheduling, timekeeping, and shift coverage.
• Perform additional warehouse, yard, or shop duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

ERP systems knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Overtime flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

Thorpe Specialty Services Corporation seeks a Warehouse Lead to direct day-to-day warehouse activities, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of materials supporting field, shop, and project operations. This role provides hands-on leadership and training to warehouse staff, monitors inventory accuracy, and helps maintain a safe, organized warehouse and yard.

You will train and mentor staff, oversee inspections, and ensure proper storage and efficient operations while performing