Warehouse Operations Team Lead – Travel & Support

Estes Forwarding Worldwide; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Estes Forwarding Worldwide is hiring a Team Lead for Warehouse Operations Support. The role includes leading dock personnel, supporting supervisors in daily dock activities, and ensuring freight integrity across multiple locations.

Travel to various warehouses is required to facilitate operations and ensure timely shipments. The position emphasizes strong records, teamwork, and safety adherence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; 1–3 years in warehousing or transportation preferred.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• Proven ability to read and interpret packing lists, BOLs, and labels.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Capable of indirectly supervising warehouse staff and providing guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup of new facilities and equipment installation.
• Support onboarding of new customers, especially in new markets.
• Travel to EFW Warehousing locations to provide support as needed.
• Oversee movement of freight and materials on loading docks and storage areas.
• Read work orders and manifests to determine material needs and assignments.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records for on-time completions.

Skills

Travel frequently

Forklift operation

Read warehousing documents

Attention to detail

Supervise indirectly

Excel proficiency

Self-starter

Team player

Planning & multitasking

Problem solving

US work eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS platforms

RF Scanners

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Estes Forwarding Worldwide is hiring a Team Lead for Warehouse Operations Support. The role includes leading dock personnel, supporting supervisors in daily dock activities, and ensuring freight integrity across multiple locations.

Travel to various warehouses is required to facilitate operations and ensure timely shipments. The position emphasizes strong records, teamwork, and safety adherence in a fast-paced environment.