Job Description
Job Description
Department: Warehouse Job Title: Warehouse Lead Location: Irwindale
Reports to: WH Supervisor
Hours: Non-exempt
Job Type: Full time On-site
Position Overview
The Warehouse Lead is a hands-on, working lead role responsible for coordinating daily warehouse activities and supporting the Warehouse Supervisor in executing warehouse and/or receiving operations. This role serves as a point of contact on the floor, helping ensure orders are prepared, documented, and shipped accurately and on time while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
This is an operational role that includes performing hands-on warehouse duties, including operating a forklift / stand-up reach as needed to support warehouse and/or receiving material movement.
The Warehouse Lead does not have direct supervisory authority and does not make decisions related to hiring, discipline, corrective action, scheduling, or performance evaluations. All employee-related issues are reported to and handled by the Warehouse Supervisor.
The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with potential weekend work based on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations & Coordination
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities, including organizing orders, preparing shipments, and ensuring finished goods are packed and shipped accurately and on time.
• Prepare, verify, and organize warehouse documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Operate a forklift / stand-up reach and other material-handling equipment as needed to load, unload, stage, and move finished goods and materials.
• Ensure shipments align with customer orders, carrier requirements, and internal procedures. Floor Leadership & Support
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for warehouse associates regarding workflow, priorities, and standard operating procedures.
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• Provide direction and support to team members during daily operations to help maintain
efficient workflow.
• Escalate employee concerns, attendance issues, performance concerns, or safety violations to the Warehouse Supervisor for review and action.
• Support onboarding and training of new warehouse associates by demonstrating proper processes, equipment use, and safety expectations.
Inventory & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with warehouse and inventory teams to ensure materials are accurately received, logged into Deacom, and stored appropriately.
• Communicate warehouse-related issues (delays, damages, discrepancies) to the Warehouse Supervisor and Customer Service team for resolution.
• Partner with Customer Service and Sales to relay shipment status and operational updates as needed.
Safety & Compliance
• Follow all safety policies and encourage safe work practices, including proper material
handling and equipment use.
• Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Identify potential safety concerns and report them to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Support safety initiatives by reinforcing training and participating in safety discussions or audits as requested.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Provide suggestions and feedback to the Warehouse Supervisor for process improvements related to packing, warehouse methods, and turnaround time.
Education
• High School Diploma or GED required
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Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in warehouse and logistics.
• Prior experience operating a forklift; valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required.
• Experience with warehouse software and ERP systems (Deacom preferred).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate work and support team members without direct supervisory authority.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as required.
Key Clarification
• This is a non-exempt working lead role.
• No authority over hiring, discipline, evaluations, or corrective action.
• All employee-related matters are reported to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Focus is on coordination, support, and execution, not supervision.
Simple Job Duties:
LIFTING
CARRYING
Never
Occasionally Up to 3 hrs.
Frequently 3-6 hrs.
Constantly 6-8+ hrs.
Height From/to
Never
Occasionally Up to 3 hrs.
Frequently 3-6 hrs.
Constantly 6-8+ hrs.
Distance
0-10 lbs.
X
W/S
X
1 – 10 ft
11-25 lbs.
X
G/W
X
1 - 10 ft
26-50 lbs.
X
X
51-75 lbs.
X
X
76-100 lbs.
X
X
100+ lbs.
X
X
KEY: G: Ground K: Knee W: Waist C: Chest S: Shoulder AS: Above Shoulder @ with assistance
ACTIVITY
NEVER 0 hours
OCCASIONALLY
< 1 hr. Up to 3 hours
FREQUENTLY 3-6 hours
CONSTANTLY 6-8+ hours
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Standing
X
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Bending (neck)
X
Bending (waist)
X
Squatting
X
Climbing
X
Kneeling
X
Crawling
X
Twisting (neck)
X
Twisting (waist)
X
Repetitive Hand Use Required
X - Yes
Simple Grasping with Hand - Dominant
X
Simple Grasping with Hand - Nondominant
X
Power Grasping – Dominant hand
X
Power Grasping – Non-Dominant hand
X
Pincher Grasping – Dominant hand
X - Repetitive
Pincher Grasping – Nondominant hand
X - Repetitive
Keyboarding
X
Mouse use
X
Fine Manipulation – Dominant hand
X
Fine Manipulating – Nondominant hand
X
Pushing-Pulling – Dominant hand
X
Pushing-Pulling – Nondominant hand
X
Reaching Above Shoulder
X
Reaching Below Shoulder
X