Warehouse Team Lead - Efficiency & Safety

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Atlanta is seeking a Team Lead, Warehouse to coordinate daily warehouse operations, lead a designated team, and ensure accurate, efficient, and safe handling of products. The role requires hands-on leadership, forklift experience, and a GED.

You will mentor staff, assign workloads, monitor quality and safety, and support continuous improvement, with strong computer literacy and WMS familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in logistics/distribution environment.
• 2-3 years forklift experience required.
• MHE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of warehouse associates in daily operations including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Assign and monitor work to ensure productivity, accuracy, and safety/quality compliance.
• Load orders efficiently to correct doors and trailers.
• Research discrepancies in shipping/receiving processes.
• Train new and existing associates on SOPs (shipping, receiving, picking, quality control).
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members.
• Assist with problem-solving and escalate issues to Supervisor/Manager as needed.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and PPE; enforce safety policies.
• Perform regular quality and inventory checks to minimize errors and damages.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and engagement.
• Maintain clear communication between shifts and departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent

Adaptability

Fluent English

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year logistics/distribution experience

2-3 years forklift experience

MHE certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Warehouse management systems

Job description

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Atlanta is seeking a Team Lead, Warehouse to coordinate daily warehouse operations, lead a designated team, and ensure accurate, efficient, and safe handling of products. The role requires hands-on leadership, forklift experience, and a GED.

You will mentor staff, assign workloads, monitor quality and safety, and support continuous improvement, with strong computer literacy and WMS familiarity.