Warehouse Lead: Train, Coach & Optimize Operations

KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Burgettstown (Washington County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (HSA/HRA/FSA)

Supplemental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates, including forklift drivers, and to back up the supervisor as needed. You will oversee daily tasks across receiving, shipping, packing, inventory, and general warehouse functions, while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires prior warehouse distribution experience, leadership exposure, and a valid forklift operator license.

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 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 per SOPs and regulatory agencies (DOT, IATA, IMDG).
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report incidents to supervisor.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Review and analyze daily production reports.
• Serve as backup to other warehouse roles, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned based on department.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Coaching

Safety compliance

Training teammates

Inventory control

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates, including forklift drivers, and to back up the supervisor as needed. You will oversee daily tasks across receiving, shipping, packing, inventory, and general warehouse functions, while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires prior warehouse distribution experience, leadership exposure, and a valid forklift operator license.