Warehouse Lead - Team Coach & Safety Focus

Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA/HRA/F【

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates, manage day-to-day tasks, and provide backup to supervisors. The role covers shipping, receiving, inventory control, and general warehouse duties in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in warehouse operations and at least 6 months in supervisory roles, plus a valid forklift license. Expect safety-focused protocols and daily reporting duties in a dynamic team setting.

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 safety 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.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operator

Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates, manage day-to-day tasks, and provide backup to supervisors. The role covers shipping, receiving, inventory control, and general warehouse duties in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in warehouse operations and at least 6 months in supervisory roles, plus a valid forklift license. Expect safety-focused protocols and daily reporting duties in a dynamic team setting.