Warehouse Lead

Company Overview

Join our high-volume, fast-paced plastics manufacturing team in Riverside, CA. We operate 24/7, committed to producing high-quality products while maintaining efficiency, safety, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient and safe movement of materials and finished goods. This role involves leading a team, managing inventory, supervising shipping and receiving, and enforcing safety standards. Helping team load and unload in a high-paced manufacturing environment per daily schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Coordination

• Supervise, train, and support warehouse staff.
• Assign tasks and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Inventory & Warehouse Operations

• Manage inventory levels, conduct cycle counts, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Ensure materials are stocked and put away in FIFO order.
• Maintain accurate working knowledge of all products and shipments.
• Oversee palletizing, packaging, and proper storage of finished goods.

Shipping & Receiving

• Loading and unloading trucks and containers.
• Ensure shipments are processed accurately and on time.
• Complete necessary documentation for inbound/outbound shipments.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, company, and GMP safety standards at all times.
• Ensure employees wear the required PPE: safety glasses, earplugs, hair/beard nets, etc.
• Report equipment issues and ensure machinery (forklifts, pallet jacks) is properly maintained.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring debris-free dock areas.

Documentation & Reporting

• Fill out required paperwork for warehouse activities, including checklists and reports.
• Track warehouse performance metrics and submit reports to management.
• Document employee discussions and report safety concerns as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in a warehouse/logistics environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RF scanners.
• Certifications: Forklift certification preferred (sit-down experience required).
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, and kneel for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in varying indoor temperatures and dusty environments.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in plastics manufacturing or similar industries.
• Familiarity with 24/7 operational environments.

Work Relationships

• Works with: Team Leads, Warehouse Associates, Lumpers
• Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor/Manager
• Supervisors: Warehouse team members

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person