Warehouse Lead

• Job Title: Warehouse Lead
  Reports To: Warehouse Manager
  Classification: Full Time
  Compensation: $16-19 per hour
  Location: La Porte, TX
  
  
• Company Overview

Our company is a national leader in the distribution and fabrication of mechanical and building insulation, acoustic systems, and fire protection products. With decades of service across industrial and commercial markets, we are known for our reliability, product knowledge, and customer-first approach.

• Job Summary

The Warehouse Lead plays a hands-on leadership role in supporting daily warehouse operations and team performance. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, this role ensures that all orders are picked, staged, and shipped accurately and on time, while maintaining a safe, organized, and high-performing environment.

• Requirements & Qualifications to Get Job
  • 2+ years of warehouse or material handling experience in a distribution or industrial supply setting.
  • Prior team lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • Solid understanding of safety practices, warehouse processes, and basic inventory principles
  • Comfortable using handheld scanners, basic computer applications, and WMS/ERP systems
  • Proficient on stand-up forklift (2 years of experience)
  • 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Able to communicate in English
  • High school diploma / GED
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to: eye & hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, hard hat, and flame retardant work clothes, etc.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. & work in varying environmental conditions (heat, dust, noise, vibration, humidity).

• Preferences to Get Job
  • Associate degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field
  • Certifications:
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 General Industry certification
  • Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) or Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)

• Preferred Attributes
  • Hands-on, team-oriented leadership style
  • Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-compliant warehouse
  • Comfortable using data and metrics to make operational decisions
  • Knowledge of insulation or industrial distribution a plus

• What you do on Job
  • Daily Workflow Execution:
    • Coordinate team assignments for picking, staging, shipping, and receiving.
    • Act as the on-the-floor point of contact to ensure timely execution of work orders and transfers.
  • Inventory Support:
    • Assist with inventory cycle counts, stock rotation, and proper bin organization.
    • Report inventory discrepancies and help troubleshoot root causes.
  • Training & Supervision:
    • Help train new team members on warehouse procedures, forklift operation, and safety protocols.
    • Serve as acting lead in the Warehouse Manager’s absence.
  • Safety & Housekeeping:
    • Promote and enforce safety procedures (PPE, equipment handling, forklift operation).
    • Ensure clean, hazard-free aisles, docks, and storage areas.
  • Shipping/Receiving:
    • Support or lead the loading/unloading of inbound and outbound freight.
    • Verify documentation, label accuracy, and product condition.
  • Communication:
    • Work closely with the Warehouse Manager to relay progress, issues, or delays.
    • Coordinate with drivers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve logistical concerns in real-time.
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Assist other processes as directed by the supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to nondiscrimination, disability accommodations, and workplace safety. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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