Warehouse Team Lead: Inventory, Shipping & Safety

Rite Rug Co.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rite Rug Co. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Warehouse Lead to supervise daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced flooring distribution environment.

The role focuses on accurate receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipping, while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive workplace. You will lead and train a team of warehouse associates, coordinate with customer service and sales, and ensure forklift safety and compliance with OSHA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of warehouse experience, preferably in flooring or distribution.
• At least 1 year in leadership or team lead roles.
• Experience operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and support warehouse associates daily.
• Coordinate receiving, storage, and shipment of products.
• Ensure orders are picked, staged, loaded, and shipped on schedule.
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate performance expectations.
• Support continuous improvement in efficiency and service.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Inventory control

WMS experience

Microsoft Outlook

Reading shipping documents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rite Rug Co. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Warehouse Lead to supervise daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced flooring distribution environment.

The role focuses on accurate receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipping, while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive workplace. You will lead and train a team of warehouse associates, coordinate with customer service and sales, and ensure forklift safety and compliance with OSHA.