Warehouse Lead: Team Coach and Operations Optimizer

Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off

401(k)

Holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates, including forklift drivers. The role involves supporting a range of warehouse functions, performing safety checks, and backing up supervisors to ensure efficient operations.

Responsibilities include training, inspections, paperwork, inventory checks, and flexible coverage across departments. Strong leadership, safety focus, and forklift certification are required.

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

• Coach and train warehouse associates and forklift drivers in daily tasks.
• Provide backup to supervisor as needed across departments (shipping/receiving, packing, inventory, general warehousing).
• Conduct PIT and annual recertification training and safety observations.
• Move products safely using powered industrial equipment and record shipments and labels.
• Participate in inventory/cycle counts and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections and ensure compliance with SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Assist with document handling and production reporting as required.
• Serve as backup to other warehouse roles and adapt to department needs.

Skills

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Decision Quality

Optimize Work Processes

Situational Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Operator License

Job description

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates, including forklift drivers. The role involves supporting a range of warehouse functions, performing safety checks, and backing up supervisors to ensure efficient operations.

Responsibilities include training, inspections, paperwork, inventory checks, and flexible coverage across departments. Strong leadership, safety focus, and forklift certification are required.