Warehouse Lead & Training Coach

KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

HSA/FSA options

Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and train warehouse associates, manage daily tasks, and provide backup to the supervisor. The role may cover shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control or material handling, including forklift operation.

You will conduct safety inspections, maintain compliance with workplace standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring accuracy of inventory and paperwork.

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 leadership or supervisory experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain Forklift Operator license.

Responsibilities

• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers and conduct PIT and annual recertification training.
• Conduct inspections and performance observations.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products for distribution.
• Complete shipping/tracking paperwork per SOPs and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety awareness

Communication

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, manage daily tasks, and provide backup to the supervisor. The role may cover shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control or material handling, including forklift operation.

You will conduct safety inspections, maintain compliance with workplace standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring accuracy of inventory and paperwork.