Warehouse Lead - PM Shift

Quality Custom Distribution; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits within 30 days

Uniform provided

Join a leading food-service logistics

Job summary

Quality Custom Distribution Seattle seeks a Warehouse Lead to manage daily warehouse operations, coach a small team, and ensure accurate order fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires leadership, reliability, and the ability to operate material handling equipment across temperature-controlled zones while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Able to read and follow orders precisely.
• Basic math skills for counting and measurements.
• Proven leadership and the ability to coach others.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations and daily team activities.
• Operate MHE safely (pallet jack, forklift, reach truck).
• Ensure accurate order selection, receiving, putting away, and loading.
• Maintain sanitation and organized workspace; monitor safety protocols.
• Collaborate with supervisors to meet daily targets and improve processes.

Skills

Reading skills

Basic math

Leadership

Communication

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Standup forklift

Reach truck

Job description

ABOUT QCD:

Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation.

Description

ABOUT QCD:

Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation.

At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.

Are you looking for a role with an organization that cares about its team members, encourages training and development, and strives to provide the best customer experience?

Join QCD Seattle as a Full-Time Warehouse Lead!

Golden State Foods has earned its first-ever designation as a US Best Managed Company.

In This Role, You’ll

• Order Selector
• Use Vocollect headsets to accurately pick orders based on voice instructions. Ensure products are in excellent condition and properly packaged.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently. Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Work closely with team members to achieve daily targets.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments (34–36-degree temps)
• Train associates on operations in 3 temperature zones, receiving, loading/unloading, FIFO, expiration date requirements and expectations, reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, scrubbers, scissor lifts, putaways and inventory management.
• Lead pre-shift meetings for the team.
• Assist the Management of production for the team daily
• Utilize email to communicate if needed and understand the JDA system to support any facet of the operation
• Manage inventory of building
• Maintain expected sanitation levels in all their assigned work area, to include material handling equipment, trailers and building sanitation to be aligned with the golden standard.
• Under the direction of a supervisor assist assigning, monitoring and coordination required labor expectations vs. planned labor needs due to case volume.
• Under the Supervision of a supervisor direct and assists employees in work areas.
• Embody the creed and values
• Lead by example
• Must audit all processes of warehouse functions such as selection, receiving, loading/unloading, put aways, sanitation, and to correct deficiencies on the spot
• Embrace the customer journey (Drivers are the customer)
• Coach & retrain violations to the team and hold the standard of the company
• Must be the first one in the building for the shift and the last one leaving for the shift
• Assist and support supervisor on developing and implementing projects or any other task as assigned by supervisor.
• Managing of trucks to ensure drivers are being unloaded within their allotted appointment times.
• Must be willing to complete any task needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Warehouse Lead Experience – 1 Year Preferred
• Possess reading and basic math skills.
• Physically capable of standing, walking and twisting while carrying 50-pound objects
• Availability to work scheduled shifts – this includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments (zero to -10 or 34-36 degree temps)
• Experience on required MHE (Material Handling Equipment) Electric pallet, Standup forklift, etc
• Certified Forklift and Reach Truck Operator
• Able to perform accurate visual inspections and repeatedly lift to 50 pounds
• High School. Diploma or equivalent or relevant experience
• Must have the proven ability to make sound decisions, treat others fairly and have effective listening skills.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills and the proven ability to effectively communicate to others.
• Must promote a positive and supportive work environment through team-oriented concepts, actively demonstrating this behavior.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay is $28.77/hr.
• Weekly Pay
• Benefits within 30 days of employment for you and the family!
• Company provided uniform, includes work boots.
• Work for an industry leading coffee company
• People First Based Culture
• Grow your career- become our next leader

WHY JOIN US

We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout theGolden State Foodsfamily of companies.

At QCD, our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.

QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values-driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritizing people first and giving back to our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.