Warehouse Lead Team Member

Real Cold; Polk City (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Safety-first culture

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

RealCold is hiring a Warehouse Lead Team Member to oversee daily warehouse operations and coach the team in safe, accurate picking, packing, shipping, and receiving. You will partner with Operations Leadership to foster a positive, accountable culture.

Responsibilities include leading daily activities, training colleagues, serving as SME, and ensuring deadlines are met. The role requires English fluency, strong leadership, and reliability in a fast-paced cold storage environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse/distribution leadership experience.
• Cold storage experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or high-reach equipment.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Basic math skills.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign, and monitor daily warehouse activities to meet productivity, quality, and customer service standards.
• Train and coach warehouse team members on equipment, processes, and safety procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to the warehouse team.
• Assist with loading/unloading, forklift operation, product relocation, and other warehouse duties as needed.
• Conduct regular audits and address damaged or defective products promptly.
• Partner with Operations Leadership to ensure all warehouse functions are completed efficiently.
• Maintain team focus, meet deadlines, and complete assigned projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reliability

Independent work

Teamwork

English (read, write, speak)

Tools

WMS

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

High-reach equipment

Job description

At RealCold, we're growing—and we're looking for dependable, detail-oriented team members to grow with us. If you're looking for a company that invests in its people, values safety and teamwork, and offers opportunities to advance your career, RealCold is the place for you.

What You'll Do

The Warehouse Lead Team Member

oversees daily warehouse operations and supports the team in maintaining safe, accurate, and efficient picking, packing, shipping, and receiving. This role works closely with Operations Leadership to promote a positive, accountable team culture.

• Lead, assign, and monitor daily warehouse activities to meet productivity, quality, and customer service standards.
• Train and coach warehouse team members on equipment, processes, and safety procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to the warehouse team.
• Assist with loading/unloading, forklift operation, product relocation, and other warehouse duties as needed.
• Conduct regular audits and address damaged or defective products promptly.
• Partner with Operations Leadership to ensure all warehouse functions are completed efficiently.
• Maintain team focus, meet deadlines, and complete assigned projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse/distribution leadership experience.
• Cold storage experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or high-reach equipment.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Basic math skills.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Ability to walk through warehouse for up to 8 to 10 hours per shift.
• Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time with constant interruptions
• Continually: Stand, Sit, walk, bend, speak, and hear
• Occasionally: Carry, lift, push and reach up to 30 lbs.
• Occasionally: Work at heights no greater than 40’

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

• Comfortable working in a cold storage facility, including temperatures below 34°F and occasionally below zero.
• Must wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and follow all safety requirements.
• Flexible to work overtime, weekends, and evenings as business needs require
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Fast-paced, temperature-controlled warehouse environment with exposure to cold, noise, and moving equipment

Why RealCold?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Safety-first culture where every team member matters
• Collaborative, supportive work environment

About RealCold

RealCold is building the next generation of cold chain logistics, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Founded in 2022, we operate a growing national network of temperature-controlled facilities that help keep food moving safely and efficiently across the country.

Our culture is grounded in integrity, accountability, respect, continuous improvement, and a deep commitment to our customers. We believe great service starts with strong teams, open collaboration, and people who take pride in solving problems and making an impact.

RealCold is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We believe in providing employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.