Warehouse Team Lead: Safe & Efficient Ops

Peeples Industries, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Marine Warehouse in Savannah, GA is seeking a Lead Operator to supervise and perform warehouse operations including receiving, warehousing, transloading, and shipping. You will lead small teams, coach workers, and ensure safety and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.

The role combines hands-on duties with leadership responsibilities, requiring at least 2 years in warehouse operations, forklift experience, and strong communication. Occasional overtime and weekends are possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of experience in warehouse, material handling, transloading, rail, or industrial operations; forklift experience required (roll clamp or paper clamp experience a plus).
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification upon hire).
• Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience in a warehouse or industrial setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening (background check, drug screen, physical).
• Strong communication skills and ability to direct, train, and motivate team members.
• Good knowledge of record keeping and basic computer skills (email, data entry, warehouse systems).
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail, excellent team skills, and commitment to safety.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by operational needs.
• High level of attendance and punctuality required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist assigned work teams in daily receiving, warehousing, transloading, and shipping activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide on-the-job guidance and support to Operators and labor personnel.
• Perform the same work duties as those supervised, execute more difficult or skilled tasks, or assist team members in their performance as needed.
• Collaborate with workers and managers to identify and solve work-related problems.
• Step in to resolve conflicts between team members, applying good judgment to ensure fair treatment without bias.
• Motivate team members, promote teamwork, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Complete and issue verbal and written employee disciplinary actions and corrective actions as needed to address performance, conduct, safety, or policy violations, following company procedures and in coordination with management/HR for documentation and escalation.
• Safely operate forklifts, roll clamp trucks, jockey trucks, container handlers, or other material handling equipment (as qualified).
• Support transloading operations between railcars, trucks, and containers, including railcar positioning. Unload/load inbound and outbound shipments from containers, railcars, and trucks; stack, stage, and relocate materials accurately.
• Utilize warehouse management systems (via tablet) for scanning, damage documentation, minor repairs, and inventory tasks.
• Ensure accurate product counts, quality checks, and shipment verification.
• Enforce and model adherence to all company safety policies, OSHA standards, railroad regulations (where applicable), and facility procedures.
• Conduct and ensure team completion of daily pre-shift equipment inspections, checklists, and reporting of deficiencies.
• Maintain 100% PPE compliance for self and team at all times.
• Participate in safety meetings and training; ensure team reports near-misses, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately.
• Oversee spill prevention, housekeeping (5S standards), and facility cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate daily labor logs, team performance records, and other documentation to support prompt and accurate payroll processing.
• Keep work areas clean, neat, and orderly; direct team in sustaining 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and assist with minor maintenance as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Attendance

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

TWIC card

Job description

Atlantic Marine Warehouse in Savannah, GA is seeking a Lead Operator to supervise and perform warehouse operations including receiving, warehousing, transloading, and shipping. You will lead small teams, coach workers, and ensure safety and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.

The role combines hands-on duties with leadership responsibilities, requiring at least 2 years in warehouse operations, forklift experience, and strong communication. Occasional overtime and weekends are possible.