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Description
Team Lead – AM Shift
Location: Findlay, OH
Starting Pay: $19.50/hr with $0.50 increase in 90 days
About Us
Bluegrass Supply Chain Services, LLC is committed to creating a dynamic work environment and offering rewarding career paths for our team members. We provide a comprehensive range of value-added warehousing and warehouse management services designed to boost operational efficiency.
Our mission extends beyond supporting our partners’ success — we aim to empower our employees through professional growth, skill development, and advancement opportunities. Bluegrass is 100% committed to maintaining safe, secure, drug-free, and violence-free workplaces.
Why Join Us?
At Bluegrass, you are not just an employee — you are a valued member of an innovative and supportive team. We invest in our people by fostering a positive work culture, offering competitive benefits, and providing diverse opportunities for learning and career growth.
Whether you are beginning your career or looking to advance into leadership, we offer multiple pathways to expand your expertise in supply chain management, logistics, technology, and operations leadership.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Team Lead – Forklift Operations (AM Shift) to join our team in Findlay, Ohio.
In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee and coordinate the daily activities of forklift operators within the warehouse. The Team Lead ensures efficient operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to motivate and mentor team members. The warehouse environment may or may not be climate-controlled.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct forklift operators to meet daily operational targets
- Safely operate a forklift to move and stack lightweight cans and materials
- Monitor and enforce safety protocols and compliance with company standards
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and oversee adherence to maintenance schedules
- Assist with general warehouse tasks to ensure workflow efficiency
- Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback to forklift operators
- Collaborate with the Warehouse Supervisor to address operational challenges and implement improvements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Ensure accurate reporting and tracking of inventory and task completion
- Verify trailers and equipment are safe prior to loading
- Complete shipping documentation and system transactions to ensure inventory accuracy
- Communicate effectively with clients, drivers, and guests
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of forklift operation experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
- Valid driver’s license and forklift certification required
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards
- Ability to lift 50–75 pounds regularly and work in varying temperature conditions
- Strong communication skills to interact with team members and management
- Experience with inventory management systems (or willingness to learn)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bluegrass Supply Chain Services, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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