Warehouse Lead: Training & Safety Coach

KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is hiring a Warehouse Lead in Indiana to coach and train warehouse associates while supporting leadership in daily tasks. Key duties include PIT operation, safety inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance across shipping, receiving, and inventory processes.

The role requires at least 2 years in warehouse operations and 6 months of supervisory experience, plus forklift certification. This is a full-time, on-site position with focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; able to pass background check and drug screen.
• Minimum 2 years warehouse/distribution operations experience.
• 6 months leadership or supervisory experience and/or training in a distribution environment.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.

Responsibilities

• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers and conduct PIT and annual recertification training.
• Conduct observations and performance reviews as required.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products for distribution.
• Complete paperwork per SOPs and applicable regulatory agencies (DOT, IATA, IMDG, etc.).
• Participate in inventory/cycle counts and report variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections on forklift trucks and equipment.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift Operation

Training & Coaching

Inventory Control

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Operator Certification

Tools

Forklift Operator License

Job description

Kenco Logistics is hiring a Warehouse Lead in Indiana to coach and train warehouse associates while supporting leadership in daily tasks. Key duties include PIT operation, safety inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance across shipping, receiving, and inventory processes.

The role requires at least 2 years in warehouse operations and 6 months of supervisory experience, plus forklift certification. This is a full-time, on-site position with focus on safety and continuous improvement.