Warehouse Lead - Training & Operations Coach

Kenco-Group; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenco Logistics in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and supervise warehouse Associates, coordinate shipping/receiving, and ensure accurate inventory handling. You will train forklift operators, conduct PIT recertifications, perform safety checks, complete paperwork, and back up the supervisor as needed.

This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, 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 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 per SOPs and regulatory agencies (DOT, IATA, IMDG).
• 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 any incidents to supervisor.
• Review and analyze daily production reports.
• Serve as backup to other warehouse roles, as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift

Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Training

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PIT

Inventory systems

Job description

Kenco Logistics in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coach and supervise warehouse Associates, coordinate shipping/receiving, and ensure accurate inventory handling. You will train forklift operators, conduct PIT recertifications, perform safety checks, complete paperwork, and back up the supervisor as needed.

This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced distribution environment.