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.