Warehouse Team Lead

Description

As a Warehouse Team Lead, you will perform and oversee daily shipping, receiving, and inventory activities in accordance with established procedures and commercial standards. In addition to hands-on execution, this role provides day-to-day leadership, training, and workflow coordination for warehouse associates, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely material movement.

This position requires a dependable, professional, and adaptable individual with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to identify inventory discrepancies, logistical inefficiencies, and process improvement opportunities while supporting a safety-first, continuous-improvement culture consistent with modern manufacturing and distribution operations.

Candidates must be able to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 90 days of employment and work effectively with cross-functional teams supporting power conversion and manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently to transport materials
• Lead daily shipping and receiving operations, including sorting, logging, packing, labeling, and shipment coordination
• Audit inbound and outbound shipments to verify accuracy against orders and documentation
• Ensure all shipments include proper equipment, manuals, and accessories
• Prepare and maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation in an orderly and compliant manner
• Process all receiving transactions; inspect inbound freight for damage and coordinate resolution with Purchasing and Inventory teams
• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts and discrepancy investigations
• Support trace requests for missing or delayed shipments
• Provide on-the-floor guidance and training for new and existing warehouse associates
• Serve as a point of escalation for daily operational issues in the absence of the Warehouse Manager
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards in warehouse and shipping areas
• Perform required administrative tasks, reports, and system updates (WMS/ERP exposure preferred)
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse experience, including forklift operation in a fast-paced environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipping practices, logistics workflows, and carrier coordination
• Prior experience training or leading warehouse personnel strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and support daily production schedules
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Basic computer proficiency (ERP/WMS, shipping systems, reporting tools)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Continual use of hand and finger dexterity
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and reaching
• Regular lifting/pushing/carrying of items up to 60 pounds
• Work performed near moving mechanical equipment
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions
• Occasional exposure to elevated noise levels
• Ability to work in warehouse and dock environments with varying temperatures

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Incentive Program (EIP)

EPC Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.