Warehouse Lead & Training Coach (Forklift)

Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance including HSA/HRA/FＳ

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and supervise warehouse associates across multiple functions. You will train forklift drivers, ensure safety protocols, and back up supervisors as needed.

Responsibilities include conducting PIT certifications, inventory checks, and daily reporting while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced distribution environment.

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.
• 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.
• Depending on specific department other duties may apply.

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 supervise warehouse associates across multiple functions. You will train forklift drivers, ensure safety protocols, and back up supervisors as needed.

Responsibilities include conducting PIT certifications, inventory checks, and daily reporting while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced distribution environment.