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Warehouse Lead - 2nd Shift
Location: Millville, NJ
Industry: Warehousing / Logistics / Supply Chain
Job Category: Warehouse Operations / Lead
Compensation: ~$23/hour
Shift: 2nd (4:00pm - 12:00am)
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
About the Opportunity
A warehouse operation in Millville, New Jersey is seeking a Warehouse Lead to support day-to-day logistics and inventory operations while serving as a hands-on leader for the warehouse team. This role acts as a key support partner to the Warehouse Supervisor and serves as a backup site lead when needed.
The Warehouse Lead will be responsible for coordinating receiving, inventory control, storage, and outbound logistics while helping train and guide warehouse staff. This is a working lead role requiring both operational execution and leadership on the floor.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a working lead and backup to the site leader, supporting daily warehouse operations
- Supervise, coach, and help train warehouse staff
- Coordinate logistics activities from receiving through delivery
- Confirm receipt of materials and organize inventory within the warehouse
- Assist with inventory management, reconciliation, and documentation accuracy
- Track service provider performance and report operational status to the Warehouse Supervisor
- Help schedule and consolidate outbound shipments to reduce transportation costs
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal partners
- Ensure all service commitments are met for quantity, quality, and timing
- Reinforce security protocols to protect materials at all stages of custody
- Support safety initiatives and maintain a safe, compliant work environment
- Assist with creating job protocols and ensuring adherence
- Monitor operational KPIs and assist with performance reporting
- Identify efficiency improvements to streamline processes and reduce costs
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- 1 year of supervisory or lead experience in a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environment
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in warehousing, logistics, or operations
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to analyze data and track performance
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build trust and lead collaboratively across teams and vendors
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Forklift experience with ability to pass an internal forklift certification
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move materials up to 50 pounds
- Ability to pass a physical fitness assessment
What’s Offered
- Hourly pay around $23/hour (based on experience)
- Stable, full-time onsite position
- Opportunity to step into leadership and grow within warehouse operations
- Hands-on leadership experience in a critical logistics environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,760.00 - $49,920.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Warehouse lead: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,760 - $49,920